Registered Nurse

Job Description

Every person deserves the chance to rebuild, recover, and live a healthier life. As a Registered Nurse specializing in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), you have the unique opportunity to support individuals through some of their most challenging moments—helping them regain control, dignity, and hope.

This part-time opportunity in Queanbeyan offers more than just a job—it’s a chance to contribute to community health nursing, empower recovery journeys, and create lasting positive change.

About the Role: Registered Nurse (AOD)

This Registered Nurse position is a part-time role (18.75 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension.

You will work closely with consumers and their families to deliver primary healthcare support, care coordination, and home-based detox services, focusing on harm reduction and improved health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive AOD assessments and develop personalized care plans
• Deliver harm minimisation strategies and relapse prevention support
• Provide motivational interventions to encourage recovery and engagement
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and external providers
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and reporting
• Support home-based detox programs and community-based care services

This role is ideal for nurses passionate about addiction recovery, mental health support, and patient-centered care.

Skills & Experience Required

To succeed as a Registered Nurse (AOD), you should bring both clinical expertise and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience in community nursing, AOD, or mental health services
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation and recovery-focused care

Key Skills

• Ability to build trust with consumers, families, and carers
• Strong assessment, care planning, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice

Benefits & Work Culture

At Grand Pacific Health, your wellbeing and professional growth are just as important as the care you provide.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 (meals & entertainment)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Employer-funded parental leave benefits
• Opportunities to connect through staff conferences and team events

You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values empathy, collaboration, and innovation in community healthcare services.

About Grand Pacific Health

Grand Pacific Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to building healthier, more connected communities across New South Wales and the ACT.

Why Choose Grand Pacific Health?

• Over 25 service locations across NSW and ACT
• Focus on accessible, low-cost or no-cost healthcare services
• Expertise in mental health, addiction support, and community wellbeing
• Strong commitment to social inclusion and health equity

Their mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure everyone—especially those facing disadvantage—has access to quality care and support.

Application Details

• Location: Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
• Job Type: Part-Time (18.75 hours/week, Fixed-Term)
• Application Deadline: 15 April 2026

How to Apply

To apply for this Registered Nurse role:

• Visit the official careers page at Grand Pacific Health
• Download the Position Description and Employee Benefits Guide
• Submit your application addressing the selection criteria

For enquiries, contact: Erin Dobis – Service Manager (AOD)
Phone: 02 6298 2900
Email: edobis@gph.org.au

Commitment to Inclusion & Safety

Grand Pacific Health is an equal opportunity employer that actively welcomes applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• People from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Individuals with lived experience or disabilities

This inclusive approach strengthens their ability to deliver compassionate and effective patient care services.

Build a Career That Changes Lives

A career as a Registered Nurse in AOD services is more than clinical work—it’s about guiding people toward recovery, stability, and renewed purpose. At Grand Pacific Health, you’ll be supported by a passionate team, continuous learning opportunities, and a mission that truly matters.

If you’re ready to combine your clinical skills with meaningful community impact, this is your opportunity to step into a role where every day brings purpose and progress.