ANUM | Depaul House Residential Withdrawal Unit

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Work/life balance

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Free parking

Professional development

Job summary

Depaul House, part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, seeks an experienced nurse to lead a withdrawal unit in Fitzroy, Melbourne. This full‑time permanent role requires AHPRA‑registered psychiatric/general nursing with post‑registration AOD/MH qualifications. AOD/ MH emphasis and a recovery‑oriented practice guide daily care.

You will coordinate shifts, deliver group programs, and liaise with external services to ensure seamless, culturally inclusive care. Closing date 22 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in drug & alcohol or mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consumer-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure high quality, consumer‑focused care.
• Night shift roster will be required.
• Rostering allocation for ANUM dependent on unit needs.
• Monitor withdrawal and respond using protocol medications.
• Provide leadership and allocate resources across the shift.
• Contribute to Strengths Model of Recovery‑Oriented Practice.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans.

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

AHPRA registered (Division 1 or 3)

Post-registration AOD/MH qualification

Criminal History Check (NCCC)

Job description

Job Description

Full time permanent position available. Excellent benefits including salary packaging. Fitzroy location. Classifications for this position will be YY4 ($116,760 per annum pro rata).

About the Role

DePaul House (DPH) provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of clients who have significant substance use issues and related comorbidities and require a withdrawal service. This is a state‑wide service. DPH practises a recovery orientated approach using the Strengths Model of Recovery‑Oriented Practice, the position through day to day care works and other activities will actively contribute to the development and implementation of this model.

Position Duties

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer‑focused care.
• There will be a requirement to work a night shift roster.
• Rostering allocation of the ANUM position will be dependent on the operational requirements of the DPH Unit.
• Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication.
• Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of consumers.
• Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessment and formulate and implement treatment plans; support intake.
• Deliver & coordinate group based programs and activities within the unit.
• Develop responsive and accessible services and continuity of care through effective links and liaison with other relevant services.
• Provides culturally and clinically competent mental health care that ensures culturally inclusive service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the service.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities.
• Assist in the management of allocated resources within the unit budget.
• Maintain all documentation in line with SVMH policies.

Qualifications

Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in General Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Division 1 or 3. Current practicing certificate (AHPRA registration). Post registration qualification in AOD and or MH (or relevant overseas qualifications). A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain.

Other Essential Requirements

• Minimum of three years post qualification experience in drug & alcohol or mental health.
• Able to provide services to people with serious substance use issues & mental illness and demonstrated skills in engaging consumers with complex needs.
• Committed to working collaboratively with consumers, carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessment and formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant AOD legislation and Mental Health Act 2014, other relevant legislation, including current national and state policy directives in the delivery of AOD health services.

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
• Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling.
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking.
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation.
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals.
• Culture of continuous improvement.

About Depaul House

Depaul House (DPH) is a 12 bed Community Residential Alcohol and Drug withdrawal unit, based in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The unit provides a medically managed detoxification, from a variety of substances including THC, Alcohol, methamphetamine etc. Clients can stay up to 10 days. Depaul House is part of St Vincent’s Department of Addiction Medicine. The Department of Addiction Medicine (DoAM), St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne strives to be a key centre for the community in relation to alcohol and drugs - strong and relevant in response, working in a number of domains including clinical practice, research that is directly translatable, education and training (at undergraduate, postgraduate and community levels) and advocacy and policy at both institutional level and more broadly. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Inclusion & Diversity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date

Closing Date: 22 November 2026 11:59pm

About St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not‑for‑profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.