At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical care and support for individuals overcoming alcohol and drug challenges.
- Company: Join Lives Lived Well, a leader in AOD services with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, professional development, and flexible shifts.
- Other info: Opportunities for additional shifts and meaningful work that supports community health.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 54.7 - 54.7 $ per hour.
Registered Nurse - Residential AOD Services
At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years.
We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres.
As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we’re growing fast - and we’d love you to be part of our journey.
- Registered Nurse - Residential AOD Services (2 Positions)
- $46.36 - $54.70 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Penalties
Support Recovery. Deliver Clinical Care. Make a Difference.
At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.
Lives Lived Well provides a range of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, supporting thousands of people each year to overcome challenges and build healthier futures.
We're seeking passionate
Registered Nurses to join our West Moreton Residential AOD Treatment Service in Ipswich.
Working across both our withdrawal and residential rehabilitation units, you'll provide clinical care and support to people at critical stages of their recovery journey.
You’ll be joining a dynamic, high-performing multidisciplinary team with a strong culture of collaboration, support and continuous improvement, focused on delivering safe, person-centred and recovery-oriented care.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical assessments, medication management, health monitoring and nursing interventions for clients accessing residential withdrawal and rehabilitation services.
Working closely with the Clinical Nurse Lead and broader multidisciplinary team, you'll support client wellbeing, contribute to treatment planning and help create a safe and therapeutic recovery environment.
We currently have two permanent part-time opportunities available .
- Shifts Available
- Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:30am (Awake Night Shift)
Successful applicants may work a combination of these shifts, with opportunities to discuss availability and preferences during the recruitment process.
Additional shifts may also become available from time to time.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct clinical assessments and health monitoring.
- Administer and manage medications in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Support clients experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges through withdrawal and rehabilitation.
- Respond to health concerns, risks and clinical incidents.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and client records.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
- Liaise with GPs, pharmacists and external health professionals as required.
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic and recovery-oriented treatment environment.
- Support quality improvement and clinical governance processes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong clinical documentation and administration skills.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated cultural capability and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.
- A current Australian Driver Licence.
- Highly Regarded
- Experience in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) or Community Health services.
- Experience within residential, community or withdrawal management settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
- Experience working with people experiencing complex health and social needs.
Why Join Lives Lived Well?
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available.
- Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.
- Work alongside an experienced Clinical Nurse Lead and multidisciplinary team.
- Join a dynamic, high-performing team with a strong culture of collaboration, support and continuous improvement.
- Access to employee discounts through Wellspring.
- Meaningful work that helps individuals, families and communities thrive.
Our Values
- The people who thrive at Lives Lived Well are those who share our values:
- We are humble, human and full of hope.
- We show up and share.
- We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
- We leave a positive wake.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community, including First Nations Peoples.
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Registered Nurse in Brisbane employer: Lives Lived Well
Lives Lived Well is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Goondiwindi, QLD. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, and additional paid leave days, alongside opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision. Join our values-driven team and make a meaningful impact on mental health support in rural communities while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a fully serviced vehicle for your travel needs.
