AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse
Core
Provide clinical nursing support for alcohol and other drug (AOD) participants across the treatment journey, from assessment and withdrawal management to discharge and ongoing care.
Role type
Clinical AOD nurse (withdrawal management)
Builds
Individualized care and withdrawal management plans for participants with AOD and co-occurring mental health challenges
Domain
Healthcare / Substance abuse treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical AOD nursing, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, medical assessment, psychosocial needs assessment, care plan development, therapeutic group facilitation, health education, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Post graduate qualifications in relevant discipline
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide person-centred clinical support from referral to discharge; Assess and respond to medical, mental health, and psychosocial needs; Collaborate to develop and review care plans; Facilitate therapeutic groups and deliver health education; Build partnerships with hospitals, GPs, and community organisations; Provide flexible clinical support based on operational requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC