
Registered Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
HCA – Primary Health Services
Posted 23 days ago
Company Description
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Job Description
This is a Part-time position as Registered Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs), located in Broadmeadows, VIC
As AOD Registered Nurse you will be assisting in improving health of Detainees who suffer from addiction to alcohol and other drugs by providing comprehensive, sustainable primary health care and facilitating holistic recovery from their addiction, within a multidisciplinary team, in consideration of the individual’s mental and physical health.
Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:
- Participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of care based on individual detainee AOD needs incorporating a holistic approach to primary health care service delivery.
- Undertake a wide range of clinical duties including but not limited to AOD health assessments, care planning, medication administration, health promotion and education etc, ensuring care is evidence based and delivered using clinical guidelines and practice to underpin competency.
- Work in collaboration with the primary health care team to ensure a multidisciplinary, coordinated and integrated approach to service delivery.
- Undertake person centred nursing assessments, utilising a range screening and clinical assessment tools
- Maintain a high standard of conduct and work performance to promote HCA’s reputation with key internal and external stakeholders.
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- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Must have at least 5 years post graduate nursing experience and AOD experience in a relevant health care setting and/or relevant post graduate AOD qualifications (desirable).
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in the delivery of drug and alcohol related health services and the ability to understand and apply relevant Commonwealth and State legislation, policies standards, guidelines and frameworks to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations
Bring your passion for Primary Health Services and be rewarded with:
- Be part of an amazing culture, based on the values of trust, care, innovation and pride
- Ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Competitive hourly rate of $50.00 + super + penalties
- Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
- Free training provided - Ensure your mandatory training is up to date
To make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care, CLICK APPLY NOW.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
To learn more about HCA:
www.healthcareaustralia.com.au
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