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 AOD related challenges and move forward in life. Mirikai Alcohol and Other Drug Residential Treatment Program hosts up to 30 residents and is based in Burleigh Heads. This facility provides residential rehabilitation services in a safe and supportive environment, aimed at promoting lasting change.

Your Opportunity

As an experienced Clinical Nurse, you will have extensive experience in AOD and/or Mental Health sectors and be dedicated to the “whole person” care approach.

Our nurses work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Treatment Facilitators, Support Workers and external stakeholders, so being a team player with the ability to develop and maintain relationships is essential.

What we are looking for

Joining our team at Gold Coast will offer you the opportunity to develop a broad skill set across AOD and Mental Health, with duties covering residential services. Your clinical duties will include:

• Clinical assessments and effective nursing interventions including GP referrals and liaising with pharmacists and to be the conduit for our medical centre and rehab.
• Providing intake support and transition of clients into the Residential service including assessment and development of care and transition plans
• Medication management including documentation and governance
• Managing regular Nurse Clinics including client check-ups and medication review
• Ability to deliver group sessions, engage clients in counselling conversations and retain them in treatment
• 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:

• At least 5 years’ experience in AOD and or mental health, an understanding of how Residential Care works 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
• Strong communication skills, ability to self-manage and work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• An inclusive attitude and a background working with diverse groups including CALD, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Good computer skills and ability to manage administrative tasks, including adding documentation to our CRM (HIVE) and medical system (HELIX)

Benefits of Working with us

This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an essential new service for people requiring drug and alcohol support. A chance to be part of a high-functioning, highly motivated and passionate team, who are dedicated to providing the best support they can.

We love continual improvement and support our people with plenty of learning and development. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, you’ll be challenged to extend your knowledge – and as we keep growing, you’ll find more and more opportunities to advance your career. We also offer:

• Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers
• Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings and a Nursing Community of Practice and buddy for ongoing support
  
  

How to Apply

For more information on the role please contract Joanne Haitana-Evans on 0458 270 029. Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the Position Description.

Applications close on 30 August 2025 at 5.00pm, however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

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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