Endorsed Nurse

Odyssey House NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join our nursing team in a residential rehabilitation setting. This 0.6 FTE, part-time role focuses on withdrawal management, primary health care, and mental health support as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will work under supervision with Registered Nurses, applying clinical judgment, autonomy, and compassionate care to clients on their recovery journey. NSW requirements include WWCC and a current practising certificate.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse authority to practise (AHPRA) as required.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• National Criminal History Check (within 12 months) or ability to obtain.
• Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.
• Experience in primary health assessment and complex health needs.
• Proficient with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with AOD and/or mental health work preferable.
• Community nursing experience including case management and health promotion.
• Strong verbal and written communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver withdrawal management and primary health care in residential rehab.
• Collaborate with Registered and Enrolled Nurses and AOD Lived Experience Worker.
• Provide holistic, person-centred care supporting recovery journeys.
• Utilise clinical judgement and documentation in patient care.
• Contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Education

RN with AHPRA registration

Tools

Electronic clinical documentation systems

Job description

10d ago , from Network Of Alcohol And Other Drugs Agencies (Nada)

Part-time EEN 0.6 FTE role to June 2027 with likely extension. Provide withdrawal management, primary and mental health care in residential rehab

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, 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.

Requirements

• 1. Current authority to practise as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• 2. Current NSW Driver Licence.
• 3. Current Working With Children Check (paid employment) or ability to obtain.
• 4. Current National Criminal History Check (within the last 12 months) or ability to obtain.
• 5. Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.
• 7. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in primary health assessment and management of clients with complex health needs.
• 8. Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• 9. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• 10. Experience and knowledge in working with people experiencing Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and/or Mental Health issues.
• 11. Community nursing experience, including case management, group facilitation and/or health promotion activities.
• 12. 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.