Nurse

Job Description

Recovery from addiction requires more than treatment—it requires compassion, expertise, and ongoing support. Arrow Health delivers comprehensive addiction treatment services in Australia, helping individuals and families navigate the path toward long-term recovery.

With more than three decades of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector, Arrow Health provides structured, evidence-based programs that address the clinical, emotional, and social aspects of addiction. These programs are developed by experienced allied health and medical professionals who are dedicated to helping clients rebuild healthier and more stable lives.

The organisation’s services include:

• Inpatient rehabilitation programs
• Outpatient treatment services
• Family education and support
• Supported accommodation
• Relapse prevention and recovery coaching
• Aftercare and ongoing recovery support

Arrow Health’s multidisciplinary team includes doctors, counsellors, psychologists, and addiction specialists, many of whom also bring valuable lived experience in overcoming addiction. This unique combination of professional expertise and personal understanding helps create a supportive and empathetic treatment environment.

Founded by the Lawrence family, Arrow Health was inspired by their personal experience supporting a loved one through substance dependency. This experience shaped the organisation’s mission: to provide compassionate care and effective treatment while reinforcing a powerful belief—addiction is treatable and recovery is possible.

About the Role

Arrow Health is seeking a full-time Nurse to join its dedicated team in the Greater Melbourne Area. This is an on-site clinical role where you will play a key part in supporting individuals undergoing addiction recovery and mental health treatment.

Working closely with a team of healthcare professionals, the Nurse will contribute to the development and implementation of personalised recovery plans. The role focuses on delivering safe, professional medical care while supporting the organisation’s mission of helping clients achieve lasting recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor patient health and progress
• Administer medications and ensure safe medication management
• Support and coordinate individual recovery and treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with doctors, psychologists, counsellors, and recovery specialists
• Provide compassionate education and guidance to clients and their families
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards, safety regulations, and treatment protocols
• Contribute to a supportive environment that promotes long-term addiction recovery

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals through one of the most important transitions in their lives.

Qualifications and Skills

Arrow Health is looking for a skilled and compassionate nurse who is passionate about supporting individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges.

Essential Requirements

• Strong clinical nursing skills, including patient assessment, medication administration, and health monitoring
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with clients and families
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in addiction recovery programs or the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) sector
• Knowledge of mental health support and relapse prevention strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Why Join Arrow Health?

Working at Arrow Health means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation committed to helping people rebuild their lives.

Team members have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside experienced addiction recovery professionals
• Support meaningful client recovery journeys
• Contribute to innovative drug and alcohol treatment programs
• Build expertise within the growing addiction and mental health care sector

If you are a compassionate nurse who believes in the power of recovery and wants to make a lasting impact, this role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while helping others regain control of their lives.