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Clinical Nurse - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS)
Cherbourg
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2603679062 |
| Closing date | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Collette Ramsay |
| Contact details | (07) 4162 0487 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Clinical Nurse – AODS, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals, families and the Cherbourg community through evidence‑based, recovery‑focused care. From advanced assessment and care coordination to leadership within the clinical team, your work will directly improve access, safety and outcomes across our service.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering advanced, person‑centred assessments and treatment that support recovery and wellbeing
- Coordinating community‑based care and specialist programs alongside internal and external partners
- Providing clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring that strengthens team practice and confidence
- Contributing to quality improvement and service innovation that enhances safe, effective care
Let's talk about you!
You're a confident and compassionate nurse who balances clinical expertise with genuine care for people and community. You act with integrity, think critically in complex situations, and lead with empathy and courage. What matters to you is seeing people progress, teams grow stronger, and services continually improve—because that's where real impact lives.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the relevant Australian authority
- Strong experience in community‑based or specialised Alcohol and Other Drugs care
- Advanced clinical judgement, case coordination skills and a recovery‑focused mindset
- A collaborative approach that reflects compassion, dignity and respect
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have postgraduate study relevant to the role and/or experience working in rural or diverse communities.
At Darling Downs Health, you'll bring compassion to every interaction, integrity to every decision, and courage to help shape better outcomes—today and into the future.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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