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About the role

The Clinical Nurse MHAOD plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of the Bunbury Recovery & Rehabilitation Program. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the position provides specialist mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) nursing assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention and risk management services to prisoners presenting with complex mental health and substance use needs.

The role contributes to participant assessment, rehabilitation planning and continuity of care by working collaboratively with clinicians, custodial staff, service providers and external health services. A key focus of the position is supporting safe participation in rehabilitation activities through clinical assessment, management of mental health and AOD-related risks, care planning and discharge planning activities.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting comprehensive mental health and AOD assessments.

- Developing, implementing and reviewing clinical care plans.

- Assessing and managing clinical risks, including suicide and self-harm risks.

- Supporting multidisciplinary treatment planning and rehabilitation outcomes.





- Providing clinical advice to health and custodial staff.

- Liaising with psychiatrists, health professionals and community service providers.

- Supporting continuity of care and discharge planning for participants progressing through the recovery and rehabilitation pathway.

Perks and Opportunities

- Flexible working arrangements

- Career pathway opportunities

- Learning and development opportunity programs

- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

WA Government Jobs | Clinical Nurse MHAOD

Applications must be received before Friday, 13 November 2026 at 4:30pm.

📌 Clinical Nurse MHAOD (Bunbury)
🏢 Department of Justice WA
📍 Bunbury