Registered Nurse - AOD

Company Description

We're offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus for experienced and compassionate Drug and Alcohol (AOD) Registered Nurses to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre.

Job Description

This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic and evolving primary healthcare environment, supporting people experiencing substance use challenges while contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of AOD services.

We’re looking for nurses who are passionate about AOD care, motivated to learn, and keen to contribute ideas and new ways of working. You’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team with access to professional development, clinical supervision and opportunities to broaden your skills and progress your career.

• Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm | $4K Sign-On Bonus

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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.

Let's Talk About You!

You are a compassionate and experienced RN with unrestricted AHPRA registration and significant experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) nursing. You bring either a postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with at least five years' specialist AOD experience, or seven years' specialist AOD nursing experience.

If you combine sound clinical judgement with a compassionate, person-centred approach and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team then this could be a great match!

Why You'll Love This Role

• $4,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible Mental Health and AOD nurses.
• Choose the employment arrangement that suits you, with full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available. Afternoon rates commence at $58.21/hr permanent or $72.77/hr casual inclusive of loading.
• Paid birthday leave & salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
• Free onsite parking
• Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your evenings and weekends
• Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, 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.