Overview

Make a meaningful impact as a Clinical Nurse supporting specialised addiction care across Metro South Health. Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering expert, person‑centred addiction care while leading clinical practice, quality improvement and positive outcomes across Metro South Health.

Seeking expressions of interest for future opportunities over the next 12 months. As part of the talent pool, you may be offered casual or temporary full time or part time opportunities that become available based on the order of merit. A pool will generally continue for a 12-month period. If you are placed in the talent pool you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

- Deliver expert assessment, care planning and specialised nursing interventions for consumers with substance use disorders, ensuring person‑centred, evidence‑based practice.
- Provide clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary staff, including mentoring, delegation and education to support high‑quality care.
- Coordinate and manage care in complex situations, contributing to service procedures, quality improvement, EMR documentation and risk minimisation strategies.
- Support and participate in portfolio responsibilities across clinical care, education, research, and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

About You

- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge,



critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in addiction nursing and complex care management.
- Proven ability to lead and support teams, build strong relationships, and contribute to systems, change management, and safe workplace culture.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development, evidence‑based practice, education of others, and participation in research and quality initiatives.
- High standards of professionalism, communication, accountability, and person‑centred care, aligned with Metro South Health values.

Benefits

- Family‑friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid‑back lifestyle.
- Renowned teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
- Opportunities to build a long‑term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
- All perks of working for Queensland's world‑class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

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📌 Clinical Nurse - Addiction Services (Talent Pool) (Brisbane)
🏢 Metro South Health
📍 Brisbane