Clinical Nurse (Specialist Team)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Professional development allowance

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver specialist clinical care to clients with alcohol and other drug concerns in Rockhampton and Central Queensland. You will undertake screening, assessment, brief intervention and referrals, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, evidence-based care and improve community health outcomes.

Ongoing professional development opportunities and a generous remuneration package are

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Advanced Nursing Practice are desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience in assessing and planning treatment for AOD-related concerns is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical nursing care to clients with AOD concerns, including screening, assessment, brief intervention and referral.
• Apply clinical judgement and evidence-based practice with support from the Clinical Nurse Consultant and senior nursing team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, clients, families and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Promote prevention, early intervention, health education and harm reduction across the community.
• Contribute to service improvement, research, clinical education and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualifications in AOD or Advanced Nursing Practice (desirable)

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports people across Central Queensland who are experiencing mental health challenges or concerns with alcohol and other drug use. Through a network of inpatient, community and outreach services, the team provides specialised care closer to home, helping people navigate difficult times and improve their health and wellbeing.

With services spanning Rockhampton, Gladstone, Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, Biloela and surrounding communities, the team also works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm while supporting clients, their families and the wider community.

About us:

Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service supports people across Central Queensland who are experiencing mental health challenges or concerns with alcohol and other drug use. Through a network of inpatient, community and outreach services, the team provides specialised care closer to home, helping people navigate difficult times and improve their health and wellbeing.

With services spanning Rockhampton, Gladstone, Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, Biloela and surrounding communities, the team also works to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm while supporting clients, their families and the wider community.

About the role:

• Deliver specialist clinical nursing care to clients experiencing alcohol and other drug-related concerns, including screening, assessment, brief intervention and referral.
• Apply clinical judgement and evidence-based practice to provide individualised care, with support from the Clinical Nurse Consultant and senior nursing team.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, consumers, families and external agencies to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Promote prevention, early intervention, health education and harm reduction strategies to improve health outcomes across the community.
• Contribute to service improvement, research, clinical education and ongoing professional development to strengthen AOD service delivery.

About you:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is essential; Postgraduate qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Advanced Nursing Practice are desirable, but not mandatory.
• Experience in AOD services would be an advantage, however training is provided.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, case management and delivering safe, increasingly complex nursing care.
• Strong time management, prioritisation and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to support continuity of care and contribute to service improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $139,931 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.76 - $61.85 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Professional development allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Monday, 16 November 2026

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