Mater Young Adult Health Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Clarence Street ADAWS (Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service) program in this permanent, full-time role.
A structured 5-bed, 24-hour residential withdrawal service supporting young people aged 13 to 21 experiencing substance use-related harms. This role involves facilitating withdrawal plans and delivering holistic, strength-based care to young people, supporting their physical withdrawal and overall health needs including sexual and reproductive health, immunisations and follow-up care. The Clinical Nurse will contribute to integrated care plans, participate in group facilitation and support the ADAWS Program Coordinator to ensure a safe, supportive environment for young people from across Queensland.
Clarance Street ADAWS accepts referrals from across Queensland and forms part of the broader Mater Young Adult Health Centre, which offers a continuum of services including a longer-term residential program (Thread), specialist youth outreach, a drop-in Day Program, and parent psycho-education and support through individual, couple, and group interventions.
Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical services to young people, including assessment, management, health promotion, and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team.
You are a registered nurse with relevant experience and skills in supporting young people facing mental health, alcohol and other drug (AOD)harms, and diverse backgrounds, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge, communication, and teamwork abilities.
Additional requirements include participation in an on-call roster and flexibility to work across teams within the Mater Young Adult Health Centre and Clarence Street Service.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What’s in it for you?
Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater
For more information regarding the role, please contact Lisa Davies on 07 3163 8400.
Applications close Sunday, 11th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
