Registered Nurse – AOD | Monday–Friday | No Night Shifts
Core
Provide person-centred drug and alcohol (AOD) nursing care, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, and harm reduction support to individuals in an immigration detention setting.
Role type
Specialist AOD Registered Nurse (Clinical)
Builds
Individualized care plans and safe medication protocols for substance use patients
Domain
Healthcare / Substance Use Treatment / Immigration Detention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
AHPRA registration, clinical assessment, care plan development, medication administration, detoxification protocols, harm reduction education, relapse prevention strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in AOD, experience in detention or correctional healthcare
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with drug and alcohol-related needs; Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each individual; Administer medications safely, including detoxification protocols when required; Provide education and support on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery strategies; Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, security staff, and external services
Seniority
Experienced Specialist