*The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide specialist Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AODS) interventions to consumers in the Emergency Department (ED) and medical/mental health wards

Make recommendations for treatment from an AODS perspective

Assess AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) and mental health risks within an acute environment

Understand hospital processes and network with teams

Work proactively with hospital staff to reduce stigma associated with substance misuse

About you To be successful in this position you will require:

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

AHPRA Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (Nurses only)

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Contemporary Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent part time (64 hours per fortnight)

Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour

About Us The Gold Coast AODS service is a specialist service that provides a range of treatments for the severe and complex drug and alcohol individuals and families. Gold Coast Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)



service provides a range of community based AOD programs and a Consultation Liaison service which include;

Assessment, treatment & referral to other relevant agencies in both community and hospital settings.

Counselling & Group Programs

Advice and support regarding withdrawal management

Brief intervention and treatment recommendations to consumers presenting to Emergency Department (ED) or admitted to medical wards.

Support & Case Management

Information and education

Pharmacotherapy

Community engagement forums for families, carers and key stakeholders

Specialist AOD Training for service providers

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 2 October 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC692709

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Alcohol and Other Drugs) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast