Registered Nurse - Residential Withdrawal & Rehabilitation

Permanent Full Time or Part Time (22.5 to 38 hours per week)

Binbi Yadubay | Rockhampton

Highly experienced Enrolled Nurses with relevant AOD, mental health or residential care experience are encouraged to apply.

Registered Nurse: $46.36 - $54.70 per hour + super
Highly Experienced Enrolled Nurse: $38.27 - $40.63 per hour + super
Salary Packaging Available | Applicable afternoon, night, weekend and public holiday penalty rates apply.

Support People Through Withdrawal, Recovery and Lasting Change

At Lives Lived Well, we support people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges, mental health concerns and complex life circumstances to build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Located in Parkhurst, Rockhampton, Binbi Yadubay (Healthy Beginnings) provides residential withdrawal and rehabilitation services in a secure, supportive and recovery-focused environment. Our service includes an 8-bed withdrawal unit, a 32-bed residential rehabilitation program and a family recovery program supporting parents and their children.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis, with flexible hours available from 22.5 to 38 hours per week.

Work alongside experienced AOD clinicians, Treatment Facilitators and Support Workers in a multidisciplinary residential setting where nursing plays a vital role in supporting safe withdrawal, recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Working within a multidisciplinary team of Treatment Facilitators, Support Workers and external healthcare providers, you will be a primary provider of health support to people participating in our programs.

You will provide evidence-informed nursing care to people experiencing alcohol and other drug dependency, mental health concerns and complex co‑occurring health conditions while supporting clients throughout their withdrawal and recovery journey.

Key responsibilities include:





- Health assessments and nursing interventions
- Withdrawal monitoring and support
- Medication administration and management
- Care planning and clinical documentation
- Client intake, admissions and transitions into treatment
- Liaison with GPs, pharmacists and other healthcare providers
- Health education and therapeutic support activities
- Supporting a positive and recovery-focused team culture

As we are a 24/7 service, shifts are available across mornings, afternoons and nights.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated ability to deliver client‑centred nursing care
- Experience in alcohol and other drug services, mental health, primary health, community health, correctional health or residential care settings will be highly regarded.
- Strong communication, assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
- Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain)

You will also bring a genuine passion for supporting people to improve their health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take‑home pay
- Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year
- Regular clinical supervision, debriefing and peer support
- Access to our Nursing Community of Practice
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Meaningful work that creates lasting change for individuals, families and communities

Ready to Imagine the Possibilities?

Whether you're an experienced AOD nurse or looking to apply your nursing skills in a rewarding residential treatment environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be assessed as received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Peoples.

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📌 Registered Nurse - Residential Withdrawal & Rehabilitation (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 Rockhampton Regional