Join Our Growing Team as a Registered Nurse at New ROADS in Mount Gambier!

Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity with New ROADS in Mount Gambier? Be part of our team of professionals dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

In this full time position as a Registered Nurse at New ROADS, you'll play a pivotal role in our multidisciplinary team, providing integrated and comprehensive treatment to individuals and families combating problematic Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use in the community.

Your responsibilities will involve:

• Delivering comprehensive medical care management, including In-Home withdrawal/detoxification support.
• Collaborating with clients' GPs to implement care instructions.
• Conducting psychosocial and detox assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Overseeing medication administration within legal standards.
• Providing health screenings and valuable AOD and general health education.
• Facilitating client referrals to other health programs, counselling, advocacy services, and specialist healthcare.

About You:

You will be a Registered Nurse with a proven track record in a community setting, holding AHPRA Registration. You will have previous experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services field, coupled with a strong familiarity with substance use and treatment protocols

• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in working both independently in the community and as part of a team.
• Trauma-Informed: Knowledge of trauma's impacts and a trauma-informed approach.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

About the Benefits

• In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role.

No Agencies Please

Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, gender diverse, disabled, older people, and those who have experienced social factors including a history of living in out of home care have experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.