Registered Nurse - Alcohol & Drug
Registered Nurse - Alcohol & Drug
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Cooee
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Sarah McKeown
Contact Email:
sarah.mckeown@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61295495751
Date Published:
05-May-2026
Registered Nurse – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) | North West Tasmania
Permanent Full-Time | Community Mental Health
Join a supportive and multidisciplinary Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing team in North West Tasmania and make a genuine impact in people’s recovery journeys.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with an interest in Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) services to work in a community-based role, supporting individuals and families affected by substance use through evidence-based, person-centred care.
Why Join This Team?
You will work across community, outreach, and inpatient settings to support clients through withdrawal, recovery, and ongoing care.
Key Responsibilities
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Join a supportive and multidisciplinary Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing team in North West Tasmania and make a genuine impact in people’s recovery journeys.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with an interest in Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) services to work in a community-based role, supporting individuals and families affected by substance use through evidence-based, person-centred care.
Why Join This Team?
- Make a meaningful difference in community mental health
- Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Strong focus on holistic, recovery-oriented care
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in beautiful North West Tasmania
You will work across community, outreach, and inpatient settings to support clients through withdrawal, recovery, and ongoing care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans
- Deliver therapeutic interventions and counselling support
- Support clients through withdrawal and recovery pathways
- Provide pharmacotherapy and harm minimisation strategies
- Facilitate group programs and education sessions
- Collaborate with internal teams, community services, and families
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and attend case conferences
- Participate in outreach services across the region
- Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration
- Experience in mental health, AOD, or community health(highly regarded)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed care principles
- Current driver’s licence
- Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in AOD or related field
- Salary:$80,524 – $109,175 + 12% super
- Access to Grade 4 salary($102,439 – $109,175) subject to progression
- Salary packaging: up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal entertainment
- Relocation support:
- Up to $15,000 (international)
- Up to $10,000 (interstate)
- Professional development and study leave
- Fitness Passport (40+ facilities across Tasmania)
- Supportive workplace with recognised Carer Accredited Employer Status
- Location: Ulverstone, North West Tasmania
- Hours: Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Start Date: ASAP (flexible)
Applications close: Sunday, 31 May 2026
