Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable people while working within a supportive and multidisciplinary team?
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is one of Australia’s leading healthcare providers, delivering a broad range of services across primary care, mental health, allied health, NDIS, care services, recruitment, and training.
Since December 2024, HCA has been providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention Network.
We are seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Nurses to join our growing team. Working alongside GPs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other allied health professionals, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care and supporting positive health outcomes.
Employment Type: Part-time or full-time positions available
As an AOD Nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing person-centred, high-quality, and safe care to individuals in detention with alcohol and other drug-related needs. You will conduct comprehensive AOD assessments, develop and implement care plans, deliver brief interventions, support withdrawal management, and monitor progress.
This is a great opportunity to work across a range of AOD services, including harm reduction, health promotion, medication administration, and psychoeducation. You'll be delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a trauma-informed environment that respects the rights, culture, and dignity of every individual.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in AOD (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in mental health.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a AOD Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
If you have any queries, please contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au or 0477 871 590
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia’s largest diversified healthcare provider, operating nationwide across all sectors of health including primary health care, and acute care. We connect healthcare professionals, organisations, and people to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions. By filling the healthcare skills gap, we ensure Australians always have the support they need—making us Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider.
We're highly experienced:
With over 50 years of experience connecting healthcare workforce with those needing support and care, we understand what works. The Healthcare Australia Group delivers quality, efficient, and flexible solutions nationwide with confidence.
We're dynamic:
HCA is known for our quick reflexes and it’s how we’re able to support Private, Public, Federal, State, and Territory Government and Health Departments. As a leading healthcare solutions provider, we're always ready to respond to urgent needs from customers, employees, or patients. Being active and responsive is fundamental to our identity.
We're human:
We're a team of over 15,000 passionate and committed healthcare workers and clinicians improving the health of our community. While embracing innovation through technology, we remain people-focused. We value human relationships and strive to make meaningful differences in lives across Australia.
We’re prepared:
Our years of experience have helped us develop comprehensive compliance frameworks and governance protocols—a key reason why leading private and public healthcare facilities choose us as their preferred provider.
Our compliance framework supports HCA health professionals in delivering safe, compliant care, ensuring our clients receive fully credentialed staff who are fit for purpose.
