Registered Nurse (Drug & Alcohol)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse (Drug & Alcohol). Terms and conditions vacancy

• 3days/week , flexible work days
• Contract until December 2019 starting ASAP
• Develop your career within a global organisation

• 3days/week , flexible work days
• Contract until December 2019 starting ASAP
• Develop your career within a global organisation

Opportunity of an experienced Registered Nurse to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within our specialised Drug & Alcohol Unit.

The organisation:

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) provides healthcare for people currently in immigration detention throughout Australia. Our operations and healthcare services provided are in line with the Australian healthcare and RACGP standards for health services in Australian detention centres.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Drug & Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist for a part-time (3 days/week) contract at our Maribyrnong clinic. You will be managing and leading a recovery program for clients identified with substance and alcohol dependencies.  

The requirements: 

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Div. 1 Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications in Drug and Alcohol
• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience working with people with drug and alcohol dependency issues; with a focus on opiate substitution programs
• Advanced clinical assessment skills and management of alcohol and drug issues
• Good knowledge of Self-Harm Minimalisation principles
• Previous experience managing and leading a recovery program
• Current BLS

IHMS welcomes you to Apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Elisabet Ripolles Coll, Recruitment Partner, [email protected]