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Nurse Manager (Alcohol and Other Drugs Services) - Cairns
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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 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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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
Documents
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