Registered Nurse - AOD

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Registered Nurse to join our Primary Health Services team within a detention environment. This rewarding role focuses on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based primary healthcare that supports detainees experiencing addiction and substance-related health challenges.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team, you’ll play a key role in improving health outcomes through holistic assessments, coordinated care planning, education, and referral management - always with a strong foundation in dignity, respect, and person-centred practice.

Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time

Work Days & Hours: Monday to Sunday - No night shifts!

• AM: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

How You’ll Make an Impact! 

• Participate in the assessment, planning and implementation of care based on individual detainee AOD needs incorporating a holistic approach to primary health care service delivery.
• Undertake a wide range of clinical duties including but not limited to AOD health assessments, care planning, medication administration, health promotion and education etc, ensuring care is evidence based and delivered using clinical guidelines and practice to underpin competency.
• Work in collaboration with the primary health care team to ensure a multidisciplinary, coordinated and integrated approach to service delivery.
• Undertake person centred nursing assessments, utilising a range screening and clinical assessment tools.

Let’s talk about you!

The role requires general unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), along with a university-issued post-graduate qualification in drug and alcohol–related health at AQF Level 8 or higher and/or demonstrated experience in the assessment and delivery of drug and alcohol healthcare. A minimum of five years’ clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an operational, face-to-face setting providing care to patients with alcohol and other drug–related health needs is essential, together with a sound understanding of relevant Commonwealth and State legislation, policies, and clinical frameworks.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us!

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organization with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Health Insurance Discount: A 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance. 
• Extra Leave: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to relax and celebrate. 
• Salary Packaging: Access to novated leasing and other benefits through Smartgroup. 
• Free onsite car parking! 

If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected]

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.