Registered Nurse - AOD

About the role

A multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre is recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for its Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service. The role sits in a primary healthcare environment supporting people experiencing substance use challenges, with a Monday to Friday roster from 8:00am to 4:00pm. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible nurses.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based AOD care.
• Support medication management, detoxification and withdrawal programs.
• Provide harm reduction, recovery and relapse prevention support.
• Contribute to the OOAT Pharmacotherapy Program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services.
• Drive quality improvement and positive client outcomes.

Required profile

• Compassionate and experienced RN with unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Significant experience in AOD nursing.
• Either a postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with at least five years' specialist AOD experience, or seven years' specialist AOD nursing experience.

What we offer

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Mental Health and AOD nurses.
• Full-time, part-time and casual options; afternoon rates from $58.21 per hour permanent or $72.77 per hour casual, inclusive of loading.
• Paid birthday leave, salary packaging and novated leasing via Smartgroup.
• Free onsite parking.
• Professional development, clinical supervision and career progression.