RN - Lismore - Adult Alcohol and Other Drugs

RN - Lismore - Adult Alcohol and Other Drugs

Lismore Base Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses to join its Adult Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team in Lismore, NSW. This is a contract position running for approximately 11 weeks, with a start date of as soon as possible and an end date of 30 November 2026. Two positions are available, offering the opportunity to work in a specialised mental health and AOD care setting in the Northern Rivers region.

• Specialised AOD nursing in a mental health setting with direct patient care across alcohol and other drugs support
• Contract role, approximately 11 weeks, starting ASAP through to 30 November 2026
• Based in Lismore, a regional city surrounded by rivers and rainforest in northern NSW

Preferred Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Strong experience in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nursing practice
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care in mental health and AOD settings
• Current Violence Prevention and Management (VPM) competency or willingness to obtain it
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with current AHPRA registration
• Post-graduate qualification or demonstrated specialist experience in AOD nursing
• Current or recent Violence Prevention and Management (VPM) certification

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