• Based in Wangaratta/Wodonga (negotiable)
• Part Time 10 Month Contract (0.2 EFT)
• An amazing career growth and/or development opportunity

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be working with a highly respected AOD program that has helped thousands of people overcome their alcohol and other drug use to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. Using an evidence-informed approach and client-centred services to help people achieve their full potential and rebuild their lives. 

This role will primarily provide assessment, information and support to people undertaking withdrawal at home, as well as providing referral and support to inpatient withdrawal options such as local hospitals or, where indicated, specialist units in Melbourne or other centres. The Withdrawal Nurse also provides information to family members and other carers to support the client’s safe and effective withdrawal. This role will also provide support to our pharmacotherapy program as required. This role will work closely with other staff in the AOD team to provide a flexible, responsive service to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

The Withdrawal Nurse will ensure their discipline provides best practice, evidence-based care and meeting quality and risk standards.

ABOUT YOU

You are a confident and capable Nurse (EN or RN), with experience working with AOD patients in previous roles (desirable), with sound knowledge of problematic alcohol and other drug use. You have strong clinical nursing and assessment skills with a patient focused goal-oriented approach to service provision. For this role you will need:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Current Victorian Drivers licence
• Demonstrated experience working in nursing roles, within the AOD industry highly advantageous.
• You love learning new skills, are curious, and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are alike!

REMUNERATION

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

Classification Enrolled Nurse Level 2 – 2.1-2.7 dependent on experience

Registered Nurse – Community Health Nurse (CN5)

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Caddie Russell on 0477 210 059

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 8th September 2024

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note – should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either – birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.