Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinical Services

Community Health Nurse (AOD)

Casual Bank

Are you a compassionate registered nurse looking to work in a role where you can truly impact lives? BCHS is seeking a skilled Community Health Nurse to join our dedicated AOD Services team.

About the Role

Work across our Nova House residential withdrawal program and our Pharmacotherapy Clinic, supporting clients on their recovery journey. You will provide comprehensive care including assessments, withdrawal treatment, opiate replacement therapy support, and care coordination within a harm minimisation and recovery framework.

This is an opportunity to use your nursing expertise in a meaningful way - supporting people with complex needs through evidence-based, person-centered care in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

What We're Looking For

Registered Nurse Division 1 with current AHPRA registration and at least 1-year relevant experience.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholder groups

Understanding of multidisciplinary team coordination and residential program operations.

Commitment to quality outcomes and collaborative, client-focused care.

Experience in AOD services or withdrawal/pharmacotherapy programs (desirable)

About BCHS

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

Salary packaging

Purchasing leave

Study assistance

Training programs

Novated leasing

To successfully apply for this position you will need:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. Qualifications- Registered Nurse Division 1, with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 1-year of relevant experience.

2. Demonstrated experience in working within a multidisciplinary team with the capacity or understanding of what is needed to coordinate daily operation of a residential program including rostering and team coordination.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of policy, evidence and practice as it relates to AOD Nursing, AOD Services, and Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health) clinical responses.

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating a capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups in achieving collaborative outcomes.

5. Commitment to the achievement of quality outcomes for clients, including demonstrated understanding of setting and delivering meaningful goals and their evaluation.

6. Demonstrated experience supporting teams and individuals to enhance skills and capabilities.

7. The ability to confidentially maintain accurate records in accordance with BCHS procedures with intermediate to high level skills in Microsoft Office programs.

8. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

9. A current employee Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence.

10. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check (Paid for by BCHS).

Desirable

1. Experience in working in an AOD service or working directly with clients undergoing withdrawal and or opiate replacement therapy.

2. Experience in change management and quality improvement processes.

For further information about the position contact Amand Gould on 03 5406 1500.

To view the position description please go to https://www.bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be emailed to [email protected]

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact Human Resources on telephone 5406 1555 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.