Job description
Join Windana: Where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact? Windana invites you to be part of our Life-Changing mission, where your expertise will be the driving force behind transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol dependence.
The Perks?
- Competitive salary with salary packaging options to enhance your take-home income.
- Transfer your long service from another NFP organisation through the portable long service leave scheme.
- Hybrid role; 50:50 split between Youth Withdrawal House & NRW Community Services.
Why Windana?
In November 2023, Windana and TaskForce merged into a single organisation – positioning us strongly for the future to provide more services to more people. With a combined history spanning almost 50 years, Windana is a leading Victorian-based organisation committed to making a positive impact. As we embark on this exciting journey we’re committed to shaping a brighter future and positioning ourselves as an employer of choice.
And this is where you come in!
The opportunity
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in providing nursing assessment, coordination, and oversight for Primary Health Care needs of our clients. This is an exciting part-time (0.8FTE) opportunity for a passionate and committed registered nurse who wishes to work across sites and join our Windana Youth Community House (WYCH) & SECADA located in Dandenong.
Working across sites and interacting with a wide variety of people means no day will be the same.
What we’re looking for:
- Experienced Registered Nurse with over 3 years in the AOD/Mental Health sector.
- Natural ability to work with people with multiple and complex needs.
- Ability to assess level of drug & alcohol dependence and manage clinical manifestations of the withdrawal process.
- Ability to provide a safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice towards ethical goal-directed actions.
- A commitment to our values: one connected community, driven by hope, building collaboration, pursuing learning and growth, curiosity and courage to drive change, and a commitment to caring without judgment.
The team
We’re a friendly, passionate, dynamic bunch of individuals that value continuous improvement and collaboration. We support your growth, both professionally and personally, and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equality and embracing differences. Our commitment to gender equality, flexible working, mental health & wellbeing, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion fosters an innovative organisational spirit.
When can you start you ask? We are ready when you are.
Your Expertise, Our Impact – apply now and be part of a team where your skills contribute to meaningful change and lasting healing.
A position description is attached.
A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.