At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical care and support to clients in recovery from substance use.
- Company: Join one of Australia’s largest health care providers with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible roles available: full-time, part-time, or casual.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA Registration and recent clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment. Join a professional and supportive team that provides evidenced based programs.
About The Role
As Registered Nurse in the Calvary Drug and Alcohol Centre you will provide clinical care and support to clients undergoing alcohol and other drug withdrawal treatment. The role focuses on safe withdrawal management, health assessment, monitoring, care planning, and supporting clients through recovery while working within a multidisciplinary team.
Your main duties will include:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for clients entering withdrawal support programs.
- Monitor and manage withdrawal symptoms using evidence-based assessment tools and clinical protocols.
- Identify and respond to deterioration, medical complications, and emergency situations.
We welcome applicants with a strong interest in supporting people experiencing substance use concerns and are committed to helping staff develop their skills and expertise in this area. We also offer the opportunity for further study, including support to undertake a Graduate Certificate in the specialty. We have a rotating roster and are happy to support fulltime, part-time and casual positions.
Apply now to join our team in this highly rewarding role, with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
About You
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in a clinical setting
- Willingness to increase your knowledge of the Drug and Alcohol sector
- Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- A desire to join a team committed to supporting individuals on a recovery journey
For further information please contact Fiona Nyangu, Nurse Unit Manager, on Fiona.nyangu@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Recovery-Focused Registered Nurse in Wagga Wagga employer: Calvary Health Care
Calvary is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading national healthcare organisation. With generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment, employees can thrive in a flexible work culture across major cities like Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and career growth, all while delivering quality care to the community.
