About the role

You'll provide specialist nursing care to support individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges.

Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing care through assessment, care planning, treatment and care coordination.

Support the delivery of specialist AOD programs, including the Opioid Treatment Program, Needle and Syringe Program and Queensland Illicit Drug Diversion Program.

Promote health education, harm minimisation and culturally responsive care while contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Working with us For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.





C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.

Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.

This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.

A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Unique locations

Friendly communities

Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Mount Isa is a outstanding place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dan VanderDonk on (07) 4744 7103.

Applications close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Registered Nurse - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS) (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland