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Nurse Manager (Alcohol and Other Drugs Services) - Cairns


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Take the next step in your nursing journey with Alcohol and Other Drugs Service and Forensic Service as a Nurse Manager (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service). Whether you’re ready to lead or looking to develop your expertise, we offer excellent support, diverse settings, and a welcoming team – all set in the stunning Far North Queensland region. In your new role you will contribute at a leadership level to alcohol and other drugs health service delivery and development with an emphasis on quality, cost effective, client-focused care in a multi-disciplinary environment. Join our dynamic team and make a difference.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH681734
Closing date 09-Jun-2026
Job duration Please see Role Description
Contact person Jane Bentley
Contact details 07 4226 2781
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About us: 

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

The Cairns and Hinterland AOD Service has sites in Cairns, Mossman, Mareeba and Innisfail.  The Cairns AOD Service comprises two sites: 8 Aplin Street, Cairns and Cairns North.  

AODS Cairns service provides a range of programs and services including:

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment
  • Opiate Treatment Program
  • Intensive Treatment Program
  • Diversionary Programs
  • Hospital Liaison
  • Brief Intervention
  • Harm Reduction (Needle and Syringe Program) and Early Intervention
  • Group Therapy
  • Education

About you:

In your new role you will…

  • Demonstrates expert level of clinical alcohol and drug nursing and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintain a Clinical Caseload and provide medico-legally sound documentation regarding clinical assessment and intervention and ensure adequate and appropriate case records and statistics are kept.
  • Act as a consultant to other government and non-government agencies to facilitate the provision of quality advice related to the nursing management of clients with drug and alcohol related problems.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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Further information

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

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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