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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues associated with problematic substance use and provide participants a place of hope, compassion and dignity to recover safely.
As a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, you will provide holistic and comprehensive nursing support to participants throughout their journey with the Withdrawal Unit, enhancing the provision of primary health care within a specialist AOD service.
Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, this is a casual position based in Highgate, WA.
This role requires the ability to work a rotating roster of morning, evening and night shifts across weekdays and weekends. You will also be required to work on call when scheduled.
Conduct clinical observations, including withdrawal assessment using relevant assessment tools
Provide low-medical support including medication administration, basic wound care, health assessment and screening
Develop health-related withdrawal treatment plans in collaboration with participants and the broader Bridge House team
Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care to participants with histories of complex trauma and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions
Work collaboratively with GPs and Nurse Practitioners providing medical support and oversight to Bridge House
Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Enrolled Nurse qualification, with current AHPRA registration
Practical experience in AOD service delivery, with an understanding of addictive behaviours and both illicit and licit substances
Demonstrated skills in triage, medical assessment, decision making and providing appropriate nursing interventions during crisis
Demonstrated competence in infection control procedures
Competent computer skills to use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and the ability to learn TSA documentation systems
Ability to work a rotating roster of morning, evening and night shifts including weekends and weekdays
Ability to be on call when scheduled
The Salvos offer a meaningful and balanced benefits package, including:
NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free) and Entertainment Benefit ($2,650 tax free)
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks of leave per year through our purchased leave scheme
Generous parental leave (12 weeks)
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
A supportive, inclusive culture with passionate and dedicated team members
Please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and how you align with the role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
