Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time and casual – day shift only (mon/Fri)
As an AOD Registered Nurse, you’ll play a critical role in delivering holistic, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
In this role, you will:
As an AOD Nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing person-centred, high-quality, and safe care to individuals in detention with alcohol and other drug-related needs. You will conduct comprehensive AOD assessments, develop and implement care plans, deliver brief interventions, support withdrawal management, and monitor progress.
This is a great opportunity to work across a range of AOD services, including harm reduction, health promotion, medication administration, and psychoeducation. You’ll be delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a trauma-informed environment that respects the rights, culture, and dignity of every individual.
Let’s talk about you!
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in AOD (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in mental health.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a AOD Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.
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You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
- Free onsite parking;
- Monday to Friday role — no shift work;
- Birthday leave
- Salary Packaging
Healthcare Australia will continue to grow at exponential levels over the next few years and offers significant career advancement opportunities. This is an opportunity to make your mark within a friendly, supportive, and growing organisation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
If you have any queries, please email jeannie.agbayani@healthcareaustralia.com.au
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
