Registered Nurse (Drug and Alcohol) - YHIDC
Requisition Number:
50420
Location:
Northam, WA, AU
About the role
IHMS is looking for an experienced registered nurse to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary Drug and Alcohol (D&A) team in Northam, WA
In this role you will be responsible to deliver and maintain D&A services to people residing in the Immigration Detention facility.
Key responsibilities
- Assessment and support interventions for individuals with D&A use and concerns
- Administer medications and immunisations as prescribed and/or in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-initiated medication guidelines
- Conducting urine drug screens, vital observations, other clinical tests, and health monitoring for patients with D&A use and concerns
- Conduct initial and periodic clinical assessment of patients
- Support the delivery of opioid substitution treatment program (OSTP)
- To assess, plan and implement appropriate health management
About you
- Current AHPRA registration as a Div. 1 Registered nurse
- Minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience in clinical nursing
- Current First Aid and/or CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Detention or corrections experience desirable.
- Experience in drug and alcohol nursing including OSTP dosing of patients – highly desirable
- Full and valid working rights in Australia
Benefits
- Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
- Working in a unique environment with rewarding experiences
- Be part of a multidisciplinary, dynamic, and collaborative team
- Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network