Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable people while working within a supportive and multidisciplinary team?
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is one of Australia’s leading healthcare providers, delivering a broad range of services across primary care, mental health, allied health, NDIS, care services, recruitment, and training.
Since December 2024, HCA has been providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention Network.
We are seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Nurses to join our growing team. Working alongside GPs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care and supporting positive health outcomes.
Employment Type: Part-time or full-time positions available
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.
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
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 contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au or 0477 871 590
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
