Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Odyssey House NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW in Sydney is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join our medical unit within a residential rehabilitation setting. You will work with Registered Nurses and an AOD Lived Experience Worker to support clients on their recovery journey, providing detox, primary health care, chronic disease management and mental health support.

This role offers autonomy, a rotating shift pattern, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across our network.

Qualifications

• Current authority to practise as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with AHPRA.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Current Working With Children Check (paid employment) or ability to obtain.
• Current National Criminal History Check (within the last 12 months) or ability to obtain.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.
• COVID Vaccinated.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in primary health assessment and management of clients with complex health needs.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care within a residential rehabilitation setting.
• Support clients on their recovery journey alongside Registered Nurses and an AOD Lived Experience Worker.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
• Provide health care services including withdrawal management, primary health care, chronic disease management and mental health support.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and autonomy.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomy

Electronic health records

Education

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) – AHPRA

Tools

Electronic clinical documentation systems

Job description

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one‑on‑one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

10/09/2026

11/10/2026

Part Time - Fixed Term Contract

Ingleburn

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Join our nursing team delivering high‑quality care within a residential rehabilitation setting. Our Medical Unit provides withdrawal management (detoxification), primary health care, chronic disease management, mental health support, and ongoing health care services to clients participating in both short‑ and long‑term residential treatment programs.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will work closely with Registered Nurses, fellow Enrolled Nurses, and an AOD Lived Experience Worker to support clients on their recovery journey. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to build skills across addiction medicine, mental health, and primary health care while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse who can work with a degree of autonomy, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.

This is a rotating shift position, offering a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialised area of nursing. If you are passionate about holistic, person‑centred care and enjoy working within a supportive team culture, we would love to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience

• To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing each of the Selection Criteria below. Please provide specific examples from your professional experience that demonstrate your skills, knowledge and suitability for the role.

Essential Criteria

• Current authority to practise as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) with AHPRA.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Current Working With Children Check (paid employment) or ability to obtain.
• Current National Criminal History Check (within the last 12 months) or ability to obtain.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.
• COVID Vaccinated
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in primary health assessment and management of clients with complex health needs.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience and knowledge in working with people experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and/or Mental Health issues.
• Community nursing experience, including case management, group facilitation and/or health promotion activities.
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills, including experience liaising and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, preferably in an AOD, community health or similar non‑government service.

Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close: 27th September 2026 - direct queries to **************@odysseyhouse.com.au

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