Enrolled Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Enrolled Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Utilise your experience in community nursing, alcohol and drugs or mental health
• 12 month fixed term contract with potential to extend
• Location:  Douglas House, Cairns

About Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Your Opportunity

In this role you will address the complex health needs of clients of Douglas house Program by providing comprehensive health assessments and support to access the appropriate health services.     Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments with Douglas House resident’s
• Deliver a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions including specialist discipline-specific therapies, counseling, psycho education and provision of direct strategic support
• Provide medical services to clients and administration of medication as required
• Work within a Recovery framework to provide health related support and advice as part of the case management plan
• Facilitate referrals to mainstream medical services and hospitals as part of the case management plan
• Actively advocate for clients with other services and government agencies where necessary, and assist in attending appointments (primarily medical) and transport to and from services
• Actively participate and engage in case conferencing, interagency meetings, forums etc. for the development of services for homeless people
• Work with the Going Places outreach team to develop creative engagement strategies and solutions to issues facing individuals or groups of rough sleepers 
• Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the service through involvement in projects, contribution to team forums, and training and development of staff

Position Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

• Nursing registration valid for Qld
• Experience in community based nursing, alcohol and drugs or mental health
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to therapeutic
• interventions for disadvantaged people
• Significant knowledge and experience working with target group and related issues (minimum 3 years fulltime work experience)
• Current driver’s license

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

In addition there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.

Benefits  

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage)
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers
• Free, confidential counselling service
• Volunteering opportunities

Click "APPLY NOW" noting applications close 29th July, 2018

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For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.