Registered Nurse – AOD (Mon–Fri) | No Shift Work
Core
Provide primary healthcare, detoxification, and harm reduction support to individuals with substance use challenges within an immigration detention setting.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Alcohol & Other Drugs)
Builds
Individualized care plans and safe medication administration protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Substance Use Treatment / Immigration Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AHPRA registration, postgraduate AOD qualification, 5+ years AOD specialty experience, detoxification protocol administration, care plan development, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
High-security or detention setting experience, compassionate non-judgmental approach
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with drug and alcohol-related needs, Administer medications safely including detoxification protocols, Provide education on harm reduction and relapse prevention, Develop and review tailored care plans, Collaborate with mental health professionals and security staff