Alcohol & Other Drugs - Addiction Nurse - Tasmania

Cpl Healthcare have partnered with the Tasmania Health Service for the recruitment of experienced Nurses with a background in Addictions and Detox Nursing.

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas.

Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about supporting recovery, reducing harm and making a genuine difference in people’s lives? An opportunity is available to join a community‑based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service in North West Tasmania, working with individuals and families impacted by substance use.

This role offers meaningful, relationship‑focused work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values compassion, collaboration and evidence‑based practice.

About the Service

This community mental health and wellbeing service delivers holistic, client‑centred AOD care across both public and private settings. The team is committed to improving outcomes for consumers and the broader community through integrated healthcare approaches, strong partnerships and trauma‑informed practice.

You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to a service that prioritises dignity, safety and recovery.

The Role

As a Registered Nurse specialising in Alcohol and Other Drugs, you’ll provide high‑quality clinical care in line with relevant legislation, professional standards and service protocols. Working across community, outreach and inpatient settings, you’ll support clients at various stages of their recovery journey.

Your work will include assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic intervention, with opportunities to engage in education, group programs and collaborative care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct comprehensive AOD and wellbeing assessments
• Develop and review individualised care and recovery plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions and counselling support
• Support withdrawal management and ongoing recovery
• Deliver pharmacotherapy treatment and harm minimisation advice as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Facilitate group programs and education sessions
• Collaborate with families, community organisations and healthcare partners
• Attend case conferences and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Travel to outreach centres and inpatient facilities as required

You will need

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health or addiction services
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed and recovery‑oriented care
• Postgraduate qualifications in Addictions (desirable)
• Current driver’s licence (desirable)

Why Make the Move

Working in Tasmania offers something truly special; meaningful work combined with an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy fresh air, stunning natural landscapes, short commutes and a strong sense of community, while being part of a public health system that values connection, growth and work‑life balance.

If you are interested in these roles, please send me on an up-to-date CV, Cover Letter and your AHPRA cert.

Closing date for these applications is Monday 25^th May 2026.

Contact Zoe Lawlor -

Email: zoe.lawlor@cplhealthcare.com

Telephone: +35319476238