Registered Nurse - AOD
Core
Deliver evidence-based Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) care, including medication management, detoxification, and withdrawal programs for people experiencing substance use challenges.
Role type
Specialist Registered Nurse (AOD)
Builds
OOAT Pharmacotherapy Program and AOD services
Domain
Healthcare / Substance Use Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AHPRA registration, AOD nursing expertise, medication management, detoxification support, harm reduction, relapse prevention, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health, clinical judgement, person-centred approach
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