Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive leadership

Health and wellbeing programs

Career progression and skill develop.,

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Free staff vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) to deliver advanced clinical care and lead within the AOD service. This role supports clients with substance use disorders, including those on Opioid Replacement Therapy, in a hybrid model with onsite and remote access.

The successful candidate will provide assessment, treatment planning, harm reduction, withdrawal support, and service navigation across the region, working with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement through AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Nurse Practitioner within AOD services and/or with people experiencing substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical care to people experiencing substance use disorders.
• Deliver AOD withdrawal support and harm minimisation interventions.
• Lead clinical practice and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Support and mentor nursing and multidisciplinary staff through education and secondary consultation.
• Collaborate with General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Addiction Medicine Specialists, and community partners.
• Contribute to clinical governance initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Promote person-centred care and improve access for vulnerable populations.

Skills

Autonomous clinical care

Mentoring staff

Education

Postgraduate in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Nurse and Midwives EA (2024 – 2028) (NO1 – NO2)

24 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Max Term (Until June 30 2027)

Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home.

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing substance use disorders? Echuca Regional Health (ERH) is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner - Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) to provide advanced clinical care and leadership within AOD service.

As the AOD Nurse Practitioner, you will deliver advanced, autonomous clinical care to clients experiencing substance use disorders, including those receiving Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) Pharmacotherapy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, treatment planning, harm reduction interventions, withdrawal support, and service navigation for clients across the region. The role incorporates a hybrid model of care, ensuring access to specialist services both onsite and remotely.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist clinical care to people experiencing substance use disorders.
• Deliver AOD withdrawal support and harm minimisation interventions.
• Lead clinical practice and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Support and mentor nursing and multidisciplinary staff through education and secondary consultation.
• Collaborate with General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Addiction Medicine Specialists, and community partners.
• Contribute to clinical governance initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Promote person-centred care and improve access for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications/experience required:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement through AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Nurse Practitioner within AOD services and/or with people experiencing substance use disorders.

Why Work at ERH?

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

Applications Close: 24th September 2026