Enrolled Nurse Division 2

• 527239
• Ivanhoe, VIC, 3079
• Alcohol & Drugs
• Permanent Part Time

• Closing on: Sep

• Provide care and support to people on their journey to achieve alcohol and drug withdrawal.

• EN year 3 + increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
• Part-time ongoing roles based in our Ivanhoe Residential Withdrawal Unit.

*About the opportunity
Role*
Join our team at Curran Place, a 16-bed Adult and Mother-Baby Withdrawal facility, supporting clients undergoing voluntary withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs. In this role, you will:

• Support clients in achieving their treatment plans alongside nursing staff
• Assist with daily living activities
• Encourage and facilitate participation in therapeutic program activities

Make a real impact in a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment.

*What's on offer*
You will work rotating rostered shifts over the full 24-hour period. Talk to us about what part-time looks like for you, and we'll do our best to support you.

In addition to
Enrolled Nurse year 3
rates and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to
increase your take-home pay
by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to
increase your annual leave entitlements
through our purchase leave program.

You will have access to paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks and can receive a
10% discount
on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About You
You will ideally have solid experience working as an Enrolled Nurse in a Drug and Alcohol or Mental Health inpatient or custodial setting. Most importantly, you have a track record working with clients with problematic drug and/or alcohol use in a calm, empathetic, and non-judgmental manner.

You Will Also Bring With You

• Registration as a Medication Endorsed Division 2 nurse with AHPRA.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Extensive demonstrated practical experience as an Enrolled Nurse
• Ability to contribute to and support the provision of educational groups and activities for clients undergoing withdrawal.
• Ability and preparedness to assist clients with daily living tasks in a way that preserves dignity and encourages self- reliance.

View The Full Position Description Here
*How to apply
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Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.