About the Organisation:
A respected provider of residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) rehabilitation services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in Bairnsdale. Working within a therapeutic community model, this role supports individuals on their journey to recovery through holistic, evidence-based healthcare in a residential setting.
About the Role:
The AOD Residential Nurse will provide clinical nursing care, withdrawal management, and health education for residents undergoing treatment for problematic substance use. Working alongside clinicians, medical professionals, and support staff, you will ensure clients are cared for in a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
This role combines hands-on healthcare with leadership, supervision of Enrolled Nurses, and active involvement in group work and therapeutic programs. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values inclusion, cultural safety, and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and manage AOD withdrawal symptoms and related care plans
Administer medication and liaise with pharmacists and GPs
Conduct AOD and health assessments, referrals, and education
Support Opioid Assisted Therapy (OAT) stabilisation and harm minimisation
Supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses within their scope of practice
Provide psychoeducation and evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT, MI)
Contribute to care planning, discharge planning, and clinical documentation
Facilitate health-related group sessions and promote wellbeing
Maintain clinical safety, infection control, stock levels, and medical records
Participate in quality improvement, audits, and clinical supervision
Liaise with external services and support court advocacy when required
Key Selection Criteria:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Strong clinical skills in AOD, mental health, and medical care
Experience in residential or withdrawal settings preferred
Understanding of therapeutic community models and trauma-informed care
Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills
Experience supervising Enrolled Nurses or students (desirable)
Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex client needs
Additional Requirements:
Current Police Check and Working with Children Check
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Willingness to complete AOD competencies within 12 months if not already held
Availability to work flexible hours, including on-call roster participation
Preparedness to travel locally as required
Benefits:
Contribute to meaningful recovery outcomes in a residential setting
Be part of a supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team
Opportunities for training, development, and supervision
Clinical leadership and community advocacy involvement
Work in a values-driven, client-focused organisation
Interested?
For further information on the role, please contact Greg Camm at or 03 9110 0095.
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
A respected provider of residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) rehabilitation services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in Bairnsdale. Working within a therapeutic community model, this role supports individuals on their journey to recovery through holistic, evidence-based healthcare in a residential setting.
About the Role:
The AOD Residential Nurse will provide clinical nursing care, withdrawal management, and health education for residents undergoing treatment for problematic substance use. Working alongside clinicians, medical professionals, and support staff, you will ensure clients are cared for in a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
This role combines hands-on healthcare with leadership, supervision of Enrolled Nurses, and active involvement in group work and therapeutic programs. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values inclusion, cultural safety, and person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and manage AOD withdrawal symptoms and related care plans
Administer medication and liaise with pharmacists and GPs
Conduct AOD and health assessments, referrals, and education
Support Opioid Assisted Therapy (OAT) stabilisation and harm minimisation
Supervise and mentor Enrolled Nurses within their scope of practice
Provide psychoeducation and evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT, MI)
Contribute to care planning, discharge planning, and clinical documentation
Facilitate health-related group sessions and promote wellbeing
Maintain clinical safety, infection control, stock levels, and medical records
Participate in quality improvement, audits, and clinical supervision
Liaise with external services and support court advocacy when required
Key Selection Criteria:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Strong clinical skills in AOD, mental health, and medical care
Experience in residential or withdrawal settings preferred
Understanding of therapeutic community models and trauma-informed care
Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation skills
Experience supervising Enrolled Nurses or students (desirable)
Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex client needs
Additional Requirements:
Current Police Check and Working with Children Check
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Willingness to complete AOD competencies within 12 months if not already held
Availability to work flexible hours, including on-call roster participation
Preparedness to travel locally as required
Benefits:
Contribute to meaningful recovery outcomes in a residential setting
Be part of a supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team
Opportunities for training, development, and supervision
Clinical leadership and community advocacy involvement
Work in a values-driven, client-focused organisation
Interested?
For further information on the role, please contact Greg Camm at or 03 9110 0095.
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.