Clinical Nurse (Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention Team)

About us:

Join a dedicated team committed to reducing the impacts of alcohol and other drug use while improving the wellbeing of clients, families, and communities across Central Queensland. Services are delivered from Rockhampton and through outreach locations including Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater, and Biloela.

About the role:

• Provide specialist Alcohol and Other Drugs clinical nursing services within the Drug and Alcohol Brief Intervention Team (DABIT), supporting patients presenting to the Rockhampton Hospital Emergency Department.
• Deliver evidence-based screening, assessment, brief intervention, referral, and clinical consultation services, maintaining accurate and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with senior nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, person-centred care while promoting harm reduction and primary healthcare principles.
• Contribute to prevention, early intervention, health promotion, service development, quality improvement, research, and the ongoing enhancement of AOD service delivery.
• Build and share clinical expertise through professional development, education, and training activities, supporting both AOD clinicians and Emergency Department nursing and medical staff.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and AHPRA is essential.
• Experience or qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services are desirable but not mandatory, with training and professional development opportunities provided.
• Ability to work independently and deliver safe, effective nursing care to individuals affected by alcohol and drug-related issues, including increasingly complex presentations.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, case management, report writing, and multidisciplinary care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research, and service evaluation to enhance AOD service delivery and patient outcomes.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $11,604 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $57.48 - $61.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR)

Applications close: Monday, 22 June 2026