Max Term Part Time| 22.8 hours/ week| 1-year Contract

Location: Camperdown, NSW

Salary: $ 54,449 + Super + NFP salary packaging benefits

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose .

Your Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use?

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, delivering evidence-based, person-centred care that supports clients to achieve improved health, wellbeing, and social outcomes.

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in reducing alcohol and other drug-related harm through comprehensive clinical care and holistic support.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing and implementing individualised care plans

Providing case management and ongoing monitoring

Delivering brief therapeutic interventions and health education

Supporting clients across in-house, outreach, and telehealth settings

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to provide holistic care

Participate in supervision, team meetings, network meetings, program events and service development activities

Maintain accurate case notes, assessments and complete program reports and outcome measures for funding and evaluation purposes

Ensure services are delivered in safe, respectful and protected environments

Requirements for Success

Bachelor of Nursing with current AHPRA registration

Extensive knowledge of AOD services, mental health and substance use treatments

Ability to respond effectively to complex needs and mental health crisis

Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered practice

Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills

Passion for supporting individuals to achieve recovery, stability and improved wellbeing

Valid driver’s license and WWCC

Current AHPRA Registration

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and WWCC.

Your benefits

Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference

Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)

Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Click Apply and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you