Paramedic / Nurse - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Uniting

Description

Are you passionate about public health and social justice?
Are you able to work flexibly and creatively in a non-traditional public health setting?
Then come and join the team at Australia's first supervised injecting facility, the Uniting MSIC.

This is an opportunity for you to work in a supportive, flexible, and friendly work environment, and gain experience in Australia's first supervised injecting centre.

Uniting MSIC is currently recruiting Registered Nurses and Paramedics for Casual and Part-Time positions.

We are seeking Registered Nurses and Paramedics preferably with experience in the Drug and Alcohol and / or Mental Health sectors.

Current Registered Nurse or Paramedic with AHPRA and at least two years post-graduate experience
~ Understanding of the health, social and legal issues related to injecting drug use and marginalised populations
~ Understanding of the legislative, policy framework and values underpinning MSIC's operation
~ Computer competence including word processing and the use of clinical databases
~ Experience in Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health, or Emergency clinical work
~There will be the opportunity to cover day and evening shifts depending on roster cover requirements. Please ensure you are able to work shifts up to 10pm (Monday – Friday) before submitting your application.
For a confidential in-depth discussion or for more information please contact Nursing Unit Manager Julie Latimer on