AOD Withdrawal Nurse

Date: 7 Oct 2025

Location: Albury, Australia

Company: Albury Wodonga Health

Closing Date: 24/10/2025

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
• Inclusive workplace culture

The Drug and Alcohol withdrawal nurse will be a valued member of the Albury Drug and Alcohol multi discipline team supporting clients engaged with the program to undertake a supported Community withdrawal. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

1. Current registered nurse registered with AHPRA with at least five years nursing experience.

2. Demonstrated sound understanding of dependence, signs and symptoms of withdrawal and intoxication for the major drugs of abuse

3. Current driver's licence and an ability to travel for work purposes including home visits.

4. Demonstrated experience in providing a range of nursing interventions and supports to individuals experiencing, or at risk of withdrawal symptoms related to substance dependence including knowledge of the complex health and psychological needs within this client group.

5. Demonstrated sound theoretical understanding of the concepts of home (including Outpatient and Community) withdrawal management and an ability to use clinical assessment tools related to drug and alcohol withdrawal.

6. Demonstrated capacity to maintain accurate and complete documentation in the client record at all times in compliance with current record keeping policies and to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information in accordance with privacy regulations.

Employment Type: This is a permanent nine day fortnight opportunity.

For further details, please refer to theor alternatively contact Angela McGuire at for a confidential discussion.

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our .

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.