- Part time up to 60.80 hours per fortnight

- Fixed term contract: Parental leave cover to 23 April 2027

- Attractive salary packaging

- Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

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Why work with us

- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.

- Professional development opportunities

- Modern facilities

- Free Flu vaccinations

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role





The purpose of this position is to provide holistic and effective Withdrawal Nursing care to individuals with substance use issues within the community health environment such as their own home.

This includes the provision of nursing assessments, intervention and care to clients with substance misuse problems. Including withdrawal, replacement therapies, harm minimisation care, physical health assessments and care co-ordination, Blood Borne virus, sexual health, wound care, safer sex and other appropriate health and social issues.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as an RN

- Demonstrated skills in assessment, formulation, case planning and treatment for clients with substance use issues.

- Demonstrated experience working with clients who have complex health and/or social needs.

- Demonstrated experience in operating within a Dual Diagnosis model of care. .

- Sound understanding of Harm minimisation principles, particularly as they apply to Holistic Nursing care.

- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the development and attainment of team goals.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively without direct supervision.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Hibell,



Program Manager, Family Safety and Community Wellbeing on 0488 534 *** or *******@schs.com.au.

Apply

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, *******@schs.com.au

Applications close 8am Friday 21 August 2026.

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For further information, please visit www.schs.com.au

Compliance

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.

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