Casual Withdrawal Nurse

Lives Lived Well offer a variety of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug programs throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, helping thousands of people every year to navigate alcohol and other drug (AOD) related challenges and move forward in life.

A new Residential AOD Treatment Facility designed to deliver high-quality, specialist residential AOD treatment services for adults aged 18 years and over is opening in Ipswich. The centre will provide a total of 46 beds, comprising 36 beds for residential rehabilitation and 10 beds for withdrawal management and care.

Your Opportunity

We're seeking Casual Registered Nurses to support our 10-bed detox unit on an as-needed basis. You'll be supporting clients as they take positive steps toward recovery. From managing medical needs to guiding clients through their transition into residential rehabilitation, you'll play a key role in helping people reduce their substance use and take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more hopeful future.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can be available at short notice to cover shifts across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, afternoons, and overnight (stand-up) shifts. The casual hourly rate is between $68 to $73 per hour and we will provide ongoing training and development opportunities.

LLW is proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse communities. We invite you to apply and help us build a workplace that reflects and respects our shared values.

What we are looking for

Bringing experience in the AOD, Mental Health or Aged Care sector – you will have the clinical knowledge to support clients undergoing mild-to-moderate AOD withdrawal and support early stages of their recovery journey. Key clinical duties include:

· Conducting clinical assessments and delivering targeted nursing interventions including GP referrals and liaising with pharmacists

· Providing intake support and transition of clients into the Withdrawal Unit including assessment and development of care plans

· Delivering holistic, person-centred care that supports clients to stay engaged, motivated, and committed to their recovery journey.

· Medication management including documentation and governance

· Managing regular Nurse Clinics including client check-ups and medication review

· We operate under the Aged Care legislation so an understanding of this model would be beneficial

You will need to have a tertiary qualification in Nursing and hold current AHPRA registration.

Coupled with your clinical skill set, you will also have:

· Flexibility and ability to respond to short-notice shift requests

· An understanding of how withdrawal and residential live-in services work and be comfortable in this environment, which can include challenging situations

· Excellent rapport building skills – you'll be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, so strong working relationships are important

· A genuine dedication to helping people to reduce their substance use and improve their life journey

· A flexible, open, and engaging approach – you'll be working with a range of clients with differing needs and complexities

· A respectful, inclusive approach and experience working with diverse communities, including people from CALD backgrounds and indigenous populations

· Good computer skills and ability to manage administrative tasks, including adding documentation to our CRM (HIVE) and medical system (HELIX)

You'll also resonate with our values, and evidence them in your day to day working life:

• We are humble, human, and full of hope
• We show up and share
• We ask "Why not" and "What's next?"
  We leave a positive wake

Benefits of Working with us

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital new service supporting people through alcohol and substance use recovery, while enjoying the flexibility of casual work. As a casual nurse, you'll be part of a passionate, high-performing team that values your skills and availability – especially when things change unexpectedly. Whether you're picking up a morning, afternoon, or overnight shift, you'll be supported with access to a variety of training and options to upskill.

We also offer:

· Free on-site parking for all staff, making your commute easier and more convenient

· Fitness Passport with discounted access for fitness and leisure centres across Australia

· Access to Perkbox – for savings across hundreds of retail outlets

· A Nursing Community of Practice and buddy for ongoing support

· Active commitment to continuous learning and improvement of our DEI initiatives and commitment to delivering our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

How to Apply

Applications close on Friday 5 th December 2025 however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

Please contact for a copy of the Position Description

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.

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