Registered Nurse
Core
Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, clinical support, and evidence-based withdrawal treatment for individuals beginning their recovery journey from alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Detox/AOD)
Builds
Safe, compassionate, and specialised withdrawal care in a residential recovery environment
Domain
Healthcare / Addiction Medicine / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, triage, and decision-making; Medication administration and monitoring; Infection control; Trauma-informed, person-centred practice; Admissions and discharge coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of QLD withdrawal management guidelines
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments and evidence-based withdrawal treatment; Monitor participants for physical and mental health changes; Administer and monitor medication regimes; Collaborate with visiting medical officers; Lead admissions, discharges, and clinical documentation; Conduct ongoing clinical reviews and escalate concerns; Maintain infection control and clinical safety standards
Seniority
Mid-level (minimum 2 years experience)