Public Intoxication Response - Nurse/ Aboriginal Health Worker

About Ngwala

Ngwala Willumbong (Pitjantjatjara for “Dry Place”) Aboriginal Corporation Ltd is an Aboriginal-controlled organisation (ACCO) that is devoted to providing high quality, specialised alcohol and drug rehabilitation and support services to meet the needs of Aboriginal people and their families.

About the Job

The Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Nurse will contribute to the PIR team's operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and services to service users. This role is critical in addressing public health issues related to alcohol and drug use, particularly within the Aboriginal community.

A key part of the PIR Nurse's role is conducting assertive outreach in the community. This involves actively reaching out to individuals who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use, homelessness, or other related issues. The PIR Nurse alongside Assertive Outreach Workers will work to engage these individuals, providing them with support, resources, and connections to relevant services.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with experience in community-based nursing, community engagement, and Aboriginal services.

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with a valid registration to practice OR
• Aboriginal Health Worker with relevant qualifications and registration
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique health challenges and social issues faced by the Aboriginal community, including the impacts of alcohol and drug use and homelessness.
• Ability to provide culturally safe and respectful care and services to the Aboriginal community.
• Leadership skills to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Networking skills to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders
• Outreach skills to conduct assertive outreach within the community, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for cultural norms and practices.

About the Perks

• Fulltime, parttime and casual work available. (Multiple positions available)
• Shift work - 7am to 3.30pm, 3pm to 11.30pm & 11pm to 7.30am.
• NFP Salary Packaging Benefits up to $15,900
• Grow your career at a thriving organisation invested in your development
• Work for a dynamic, family-friendly and inclusive NFP organisation

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (Nurse)
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (Aboriginal Health Worker)
• Current AHPRA Nursing Registration
• Victorian Employment Working With Children's Check
• National Police Check
• Victorian Driver License
• Minimum 2 Covid19 Vaccinations

If this sounds like you, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role

• A resume which outlines your educational and employment background

*Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check as well as right to work in Australia Check.

Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People at Ngwala is integral to keeping our services culturally aligned so we strongly encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander People to apply for this role and others as they become available