To abide by all guidelines and requirements of our principle funder (s) Follow the objectives of the service plan / model as directed by your Manager To work within the scope of the National Competency Standards for Registered Nurses Position responsibilities To provide nursing services within the of a practice, in consultation with the Assistant Manager and the Manager Withdrawal & Coordinated Care Provide initial and ongoing bio psychosocial nursing assessment of clients admitted to the adult withdrawal unit Facilitate safe and timely administration of medication to clients within the adult withdrawal unit Liaise with relevant agencies including General Practitioners, hospitals and other service providers as required Facilitate clinical interventions for clients including medication management and drug screening Monitor clients physical withdrawal symptoms and advise treating medical appropriately Participate in medical review of clients with Medical Practitioners Provide education and support on clinical alcohol and drug withdrawal issues to clients and other staff of the withdrawal unit Participate in multidisciplinary review meetings Facilitate group interventions where required with a focus on a range of treatment modalities including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) principles To assist in the referral to the most appropriate services on discharge including the development and review of client centered treatment and recovery plans inclusive of the clients families and significant others. To ensure case notes and data entry are completed in an accurate and timely manner To ensure participation in relevant administrative processes where required Appropriate and timely liaison with internal and external services where required Participate in the orientation and ongoing support of new staff and students on placement Provide relevant documents and reports to other reporting agencies including the Office of Corrections programs To participate in individual and group supervision on a regular basis To participate in professional development opportunities as identified To participate in a rotating on call roster for nursing related matters as required and negotiated Selection criteria Mandatory Skills & Competencies: Empathetic to values of Windana Commitment to continuous quality improvement and OH&S standards and regulations Criminal records check and Working with Children Check The ability to by the organisations undertaking regarding confidentiality A minimum of two years’ work experience in the drug and alcohol field and demonstrated knowledge of problematic alcohol and other drug use and experience in working in the alcohol and drug field Demonstrated experience in working with young people and awareness of family sensitive practice Demonstrated knowledge of co-morbidity in relation to mental illness and problematic alcohol and other drug use Working knowledge of the forensic AOD system A current full driver’s license
To abide by all guidelines and requirements of our principle funder (s) Follow the objectives of the service plan / model as directed by your Manager To work within the scope of the National Competency Standards for Registered Nurses Position responsibilities To provide nursing services within the of a practice, in consultation with the Assistant Manager and the Manager Withdrawal & Coordinated Care Provide initial and ongoing bio psychosocial nursing assessment of clients admitted to the adult withdrawal unit Facilitate safe and timely administration of medication to clients within the adult withdrawal unit Liaise with relevant agencies including General Practitioners, hospitals and other service providers as required Facilitate clinical interventions for clients including medication management and drug screening Monitor clients physical withdrawal symptoms and advise treating medical appropriately Participate in medical review of clients with Medical Practitioners Provide education and support on clinical alcohol and drug withdrawal issues to clients and other staff of the withdrawal unit Participate in multidisciplinary review meetings Facilitate group interventions where required with a focus on a range of treatment modalities including mindfulness, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) principles To assist in the referral to the most appropriate services on discharge including the development and review of client centered treatment and recovery plans inclusive of the clients families and significant others. To ensure case notes and data entry are completed in an accurate and timely manner To ensure participation in relevant administrative processes where required Appropriate and timely liaison with internal and external services where required Participate in the orientation and ongoing support of new staff and students on placement Provide relevant documents and reports to other reporting agencies including the Office of Corrections programs To participate in individual and group supervision on a regular basis To participate in professional development opportunities as identified To participate in a rotating on call roster for nursing related matters as required and negotiated Selection criteria Mandatory Skills & Competencies: Empathetic to values of Windana Commitment to continuous quality improvement and OH&S standards and regulations Criminal records check and Working with Children Check The ability to by the organisations undertaking regarding confidentiality A minimum of two years’ work experience in the drug and alcohol field and demonstrated knowledge of problematic alcohol and other drug use and experience in working in the alcohol and drug field Demonstrated experience in working with young people and awareness of family sensitive practice Demonstrated knowledge of co-morbidity in relation to mental illness and problematic alcohol and other drug use Working knowledge of the forensic AOD system A current full driver’s license
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