Nurse Practitioner, AOD | Hybrid Care, Flexible Hours
Echuca Regional Health
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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.
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Job description
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
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