The salary shown is the full-time equivalent annual salary. This will be pro-rated for part-time hours.

At Directions Health Services, we believe meaningful change starts with connection, compassion and care without judgement. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been an innovative, not-for-profit leader providing integrated alcohol and other drug (AOD), mental health and primary health services across the ACT and NSW.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring together a diverse range of professionals, all united by a shared commitment to reducing harm, improving health and wellbeing, and supporting people to achieve their goals.

If you do not meet all of the below criteria, do not be discouraged from applying. We're looking for the right person with the right values, compassion and willingness to learn. If you're passionate about helping people and interested in developing your skills in AOD and community health, we'll provide the training, mentoring and support you need to thrive.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide integrated AOD nursing, community withdrawal support, primary health care, case management and clinical coordination to clients across Griffith and the wider Pathways Murrumbidgee service.

You’ll work closely with GPs, withdrawal providers, Directions colleagues and external health services to support outpatient withdrawal for clients with low-to-moderate needs, facilitate access to inpatient withdrawal where required, and address broader physical health, mental health and psychosocial concerns.

Alongside maintaining an allocated caseload, you’ll provide nursing advice and clinical guidance to colleagues, helping them navigate health-related questions and connect clients with appropriate treatment and support. You’ll work across centre-based, outreach and telehealth service models, with travel throughout the Murrumbidgee region as required.

This is a varied role where your clinical expertise, compassion and commitment to harm minimisation can make a genuine difference to people experiencing complex health challenges.

About the Position

Employment type: Full time or part-time will be considered.





Contract duration: Fixed-term contract until June 2028, with the likelihood of extension.

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (pay point depending on skills and experience).

Location: Griffith, with travel throughout the Murrumbidgee region as required for client support.

About You

You’re an experienced Registered Nurse sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for delivering compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred care. You will have a genuine interest in developing your skills to support people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges, complex health concerns and barriers to accessing care.

You’ll bring:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), without conditions that would prevent you from performing the inherent clinical requirements of the role.
- Nursing experience, in AOD, mental health, primary health, community health or services supporting vulnerable communities would be an advantage but not essential however a genuine interest in developing your skills in these fields is a must.
- Experience in, or interest and willingness to develop competency in the following:
- AOD withdrawal support
- health impacts associated with long-term alcohol and other drug use, including blood-borne viruses, liver disease and available treatment options.
- primary health care and the complex health issues commonly experienced by vulnerable population groups.
- Strong clinical research and critical appraisal skills, with the ability to translate evidence into practical nursing advice and recommendations.
- A commitment to trauma-informed practice, harm minimisation,



reflective practice and continuous quality improvement.
- A commitment to providing respectful, culturally responsive and non-judgemental care to people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to grow professionally within a supportive team environment.

What We Offer

At Directions, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise is valued and your work has a genuine impact.

We offer:

- Paid Christmas shutdown leave
- 17½% leave loading.
- 12% superannuation
- A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and other drug use.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Directions Health Services is committed to being a child safe organisation and creating culturally, physically and emotionally safe environments for children and young people in line with the National Principles for Child Protected Organisations and Child Safe Standards.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, support people with complex needs and contribute to better health outcomes across the Murrumbidgee region, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the position, please contact our People & Culture Team at **@directionshealth.com.

At Directions Health Services, diversity makes us stronger. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, abilities, and lived experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We also understand that women and other marginalised groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you’re passionate about what we do and believe you could make a difference, we encourage you to reach out, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Griffith)
🏢 Directions Health Services
📍 Griffith