Join Gold Coast’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Service team to support individuals and families in the treatment and recovery of complex drug and alcohol cases across hospital and community settings.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service/Drug Alcohol Brief Intervention Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver expert assessment, treatment, and referrals within hospital and community settings
• Provide counselling and lead group programs supporting recovery
• Advise on withdrawal management and pharmacotherapy options
• Collaborate with Emergency Department and medical wards on brief interventions
• Engage families, carers, and stakeholders through community forums

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
  Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable.
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time (one full time position)
• Temporary part time (two positions up to six months with possibility of extension, up to 64 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604 per annum, $54.44 - $58.30 per hour
  
  

About Us

Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) is a specialised Drug and Alcohol service that seeks to deliver care and support that respects the individual's rights, preserves their dignity, and promotes recovery and inclusion in addiction medicine.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 3 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC642987

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC642987 - RD (PDF, 905KB)
  Role Description