Registered Nurse
Job Overview
At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.
Generous salary packaging options
Permanent Part Time
Strong connection to community and innovation
About the program
The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is an anonymous service providing supervised injecting, on site clinical care and access to health and social supports. The service plays a critical role in reducing overdose related harm and acting as a gateway to broader health and wellbeing services.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse within the MSIR, you will supervise clients before, during and after injecting episodes, providing clinical assessment, harm reduction education and emergency response in a fast paced and supportive environment. You will work closely with the MSIR Nursing and Harm Reduction teams to deliver compassionate, non judgemental and trauma informed care.
Key responsibilities include:
Observing and monitoring client wellbeing and responding to clinical alerts and behavioural contracts
Managing health emergencies and supporting the Nurse in Charge during critical incidents
Providing education on vein care, safer injecting and harm reduction strategies
Engaging clients to identify health needs and facilitate referrals to health and welfare services
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation across MSIR systems
Providing needle syringe equipment and participating in outreach and syringe retrievals
Supporting overdose responses in the surrounding area as directed
Upholding dignity, respect and safety for all people who use the service
Acting up as Nurse in Charge following appropriate training when required
This is a permanent part time role with up to 1.2 FTE available, which may be filled across multiple appointments.
About you
You are a Registered Nurse who brings clinical confidence, emotional intelligence and a strong commitment to harm reduction and social justice.
You will bring:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
CPR Certificate including oxygen administration
First Aid Certificate
At least two years post graduate nursing experience
Strong computer skills and experience using clinical databases
An understanding of the health, social and legal issues impacting people who inject drugs
Highly developed communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Experience working with people who inject drugs, crisis management or psychosocial assessment will be highly regarded.
Why join us
At NRCH, you will be part of a team making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will enjoy:
A supportive, values driven and inclusive workplace culture
Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements
Free on site car parking
The opportunity to work within a nationally recognised and innovative service
For role specific enquiries:
Kerry Byron, [email protected]
For application support:
Isabella Fisher, People and Culture Coordinator
[email protected]
Closing Date: 30 January 2026