AOD Residential Nurse

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AOD Residential Nurse (EN) - HC

• Full-time, Permanent.
• Based at Bairnsdale – Hope Centre.
• $ per hour, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose:

The Nurse (EN) contributes to the life of the program by assisting in the provision of clinical nursing services, including supporting the withdrawal process and ensuring nursing assessments, treatment and care are provided to residents.

As an Enrolled Nurse, this dual role is responsible for enabling the operations of the medical office, ensuring the provision of nursing assessment, treatment and care to residents, and to ensure that best practice clinical and health care processes are applied in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.

Key areas of focus:

• Clinical
• Program Development and Treatment Activities
• Networking
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Support residents through withdrawal process in non-medical environment
• Admissions, reviewing and updating assessment information with resident, documentation and verbal handover noting any current risks factors or concerns, completing admission paperwork, opening client data systems, case management
• Discharges, completing discharge paperwork, organise external appointments and collaborate with external services such as GP, lawyers, police, family Violence teams. Assessing, documenting and handover of any risk factors or concerns on discharges, ensuring handover
• Participating in clinical team meetings and communicating/liaising between clinical and medical staff regarding resident medical issues, including:
• Pharmacotherapy – script dates, changes, scales etc.
• Residents on key medications, e.g., anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, strong pain management, to ensure informed and coordinated care.

• Providing relevant education and resources to residents and staff on a range of health topics, e.g., Hepatitis C, Diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases.

• Plan, implement and/or facilitate other treatment activities such as communiqués and psychoeducation.

• Adhering to professional and agency ethics and boundaries.
• Assist in the supervision and collection of urine samples from residents

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

1. Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse (Qualifications in Medication Endorsement if Enrolled Nurse).
2. Cert IV in Alcohol or Other Drugs (or commitment to obtain one of these within 12 months of employment). *refer to Appendix A
3. Well-developed nursing skills, including comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, problem-solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, goal setting, case planning, development, monitoring and evaluation.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
5. Excellent case management skills and the ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
7. Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.
8. A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and an understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
9. Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
10. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the staff's professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your clinical capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities.
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO's for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Cristina Francioli and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Cristina Francioli, Program Manager – Hope Centre on or

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don't wait to apply

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.