Nurse
- Permanent positions available at Fitzroy and Geelong
- Part-time (hours negotiable)
- Remuneration RN level 4 dependent on qualifications and experience
- Applications close: COB Tuesday 28th January 2025
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program available
About the position
The purpose of the Nursing role is to provide direct care to Young People that are admitted to the Residential Withdrawal Units and Rehab Units. The position will facilitate withdrawal / rehab services for young people seeking assistance in their physical detoxification and Rehabilitation from licit and illicit substances use. This position works closely with YSAS General Practitioners, community General Practitioners and residential staff team.
Some of your key responsibilities will be:
- Demonstrate previous experience working as a registered nurse. Include where applicable – specific AOD clinical experience. Include what you found to be most rewarding and what you found to be most challenging
- Demonstrate how you have developed and maintained positive relationships with young people and external agencies in your past employment
- Understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions in the alcohol and drug field
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development issues
- Knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment
- Well-developed interpersonal, written, organisational and communication skills
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
Please note:
- Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Lateef Adeleye, Senior Nurse, on 0437541441 regarding the available Nurse roles, Recruitment Ref. Number – 003_2025.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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