Registered Nurse

Vinnies SA; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Supportive team

Career progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Adele House in Coffs Harbour. You will deliver holistic clinical care, manage medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support residents on their recovery journey.

Ideal applicants will have AHPRA RN registration, 3+ years nursing experience, and preferably 2+ years in Alcohol and Other Drug services. This part-time role offers a values-driven environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• AHPRA RN registration is required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferably 2+ years in Alcohol and Other Drug services, especially Opioid Treatment Programs.
• Strong knowledge of AOD dependence and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to residents with AOD dependence and mental health concerns.
• Oversee medication administration including Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine.
• Build therapeutic relationships and support clients with complex needs.
• Coordinate access to GPs, psychiatry and other health services.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Support clients to engage with mainstream health and community services.
• Contribute to governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor staff with medication assistance responsibilities.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Clinical nursing

AOD experience

Communication skills

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Date: 7 Sept 2026

Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU, 2450

Requisition ID: 2433

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

• Perm-Part-time: 23 hours per week (some flexiblity on days & hours)
• Boost your take-home paywith generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Join a passionate, values-driven team committed to creating positive change
• Make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, AOD dependence & mental health challenges.

Your Role

Join Vinnies NSW as a Registered Nurse at Adele House, providing compassionate, holistic nursing care to residents on their journey towards recovery, stability and independence. As the Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care while working closely with the Adele House team and external health professionals. You’ll build trusted relationships with clients, coordinate access to essential health services and support safe medication management.

Your Responsibility

• Provide holistic nursing care to residents experiencing AOD dependence and mental health concerns
• Manage and oversee medication administration, including Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine
• Build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients with complex needs and behaviours
• Coordinate access to GPs, psychiatry, podiatry, optometry, detoxification and other health services
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and review individual care plans
• Support clients to connect with mainstream health and community services
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Mentor and support staff with medication assistance responsibilities

You Will Need

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• At least 3 years’ clinical nursing experience
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in Alcohol and Other Drug services, particularly an Opioid Treatment Program
• Strong clinical knowledge of AOD dependence and mental health
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care, professional development and continuous improvement

For any queries regarding the role please contact [e-mail]

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.