Job Description

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Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

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In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.

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We are seeking compassionate and skilled Drug and Alcohol Nurses to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre. This is a unique prospect to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use challenges while ensuring a safe and supportive setting, within a primary care framework.

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Work Days & Hours: Monday to Sunday - No night shifts!

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- AM: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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To work within this role, you must either:

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- Hold a postgraduate qualification in AOD with a minimum of 5 years’ AOD specialty experience, or
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- Have a minimum of 7 years’ specialist AOD nursing experience if they do not hold a postgraduate qualification.
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How You’ll Make an Impact!

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- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with drug and alcohol-related needs.
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- Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each individual.
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- Administer medications safely, including detoxification protocols when required.
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- Provide education and support on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery strategies.
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- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, security staff,



and external services.
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Let’s talk about you!

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- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), with either a postgraduate qualification in AOD and a minimum of 5 years’ AOD specialty experience, or a minimum of 7 years’ specialist AOD nursing experience if no postgraduate qualification is held.
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- Proven experience in substance use, drug and alcohol nursing, or related healthcare setting. Post graduate qualifications in AOD desirable but not essential.
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
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- Experience in high-security or detention settings is highly desirable but not essential
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- Calm, confident, and clinically sound under pressure
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- Strong communication skills and a non-judgemental approach
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- Passionate about equity, access, and high-quality care
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Why you’ll love this role:

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- Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing, and allied health
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- Make a real clinical impact with time to assess, engage, and build genuine therapeutic relationships (not just crisis care)
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- Deliver holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care within a structured, well-governed environment
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- Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
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- Access ongoing training, clinical supervision, and opportunities to develop skills in complex care settings
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- 7% discount on BUPA Private Health Insurance
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- Paid birthday leave
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- Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
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- Free onsite parking
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If you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Katie Longhurst on (email protected)

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Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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