Bring your AOD and withdrawal expertise into a role where your clinical judgement leads every shift

• Earn $56/hr PLUS Super & Penalty Rates!
• Relocation Support of up to $5,000 to help you settle into life in East Gippsland
• Access up to $15,900 in Salary Packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Ongoing professional development, a collaborative team environment, and MORE!

A Place of Hope. A Team of Purpose.

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and transformation for people seeking to break free from the cycle of addiction. We work with individuals, families and communities to reduce drug use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their communities through therapeutic, evidence-based services.

Our name reflects the courageous journey of change our clients take, and we walk with them every step of the way. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing not-for-profit organisation, renowned for innovation, compassion, and excellence in service delivery.

We’re committed to a culture that uplifts people and communities centred around our values of Respect, Concern, Honesty, Trust, and Love.

Learn more at www.odyssey.org.au

Take the Lead in Care and Own Every Shift

Odyssey Victoria is looking for a full-time Residential Withdrawal Nurse (RN) based in Bairnsdale, VIC.

Reporting to the Program Manager, this role offers the opportunity to apply your AOD and withdrawal expertise in a setting where your clinical judgement, decision-making, and confidence shape outcomes every day.

You will play a key role in supporting residents through withdrawal and recovery, working both collaboratively and independently across a 24-hour residential program. Your ability to assess, respond, and lead care will be highly valued, particularly during evening and overnight shifts where your experience guides clinical decisions.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing and monitoring residents undergoing withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs
• Delivering comprehensive nursing assessments and evidence-based clinical care
• Administering medications, conducting observations, and supporting withdrawal protocols
• Responding to physical and mental health presentations, including co-occurring conditions
• Collaborating with GPs, hospitals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Supporting admissions, treatment planning, and discharge processes
• Facilitating psychoeducation, health education, and harm reduction initiatives
• Building strong therapeutic relationships with residents during a key stage of recovery
• Supporting and guiding Enrolled Nurses within the scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance standards
• Ensuring medical supplies and clinical environments are maintained to a high standard
• Working across a roster including night shifts, with confidence to manage care independently

For more information on the role, please find a link to the PD here.

Where Your Experience Meets Impact

To qualify, you will need current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, along with at least 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience across withdrawal, AOD, or mental health environments. You will also bring the confidence to apply your clinical skills independently in a residential setting.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and therapeutic communication skills
• Confidence working independently across a variety of shifts
• Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and colleagues
• Experience supporting or mentoring other nursing staff
• Familiarity with residential or community-based care settings
• Willingness to complete AOD competencies within 12 months if required

As our ideal candidate, you are a confident and capable clinician who brings both expertise and empathy to your work. You take initiative, apply sound judgment, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment while also feeling comfortable leading care when working independently.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Registered Nurse who values purpose, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Please Note: Successful candidates will need to hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current First Aid and CPR certificate, along with a valid Driver’s Licence.

Build a Career That Supports You in Every Way

You will receive an attractive hourly rate of $56/hr PLUS Super, along with a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and lifestyle, including:

• Penalty Rates for applicable shifts, including Nights and Weekends!
• Salary Packaging up to $15,900 to increase your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice support
• A collaborative and values-driven team environment
• The opportunity to work within a therapeutic community model
• A meaningful role with visible impact every day

Discover a Lifestyle That Works for You

Located in the heart of East Gippsland, Bairnsdale offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful work with an enjoyable and balanced lifestyle.

Surrounded by natural beauty, you will have access to beaches, lakes, and national parks, along with a strong sense of community and a more relaxed pace of life. The region offers shorter commutes, greater connection to nature, and the space to focus on both your career and wellbeing.

For those considering a move, relocation support is available to help you settle in with confidence. Many professionals choose regional living for the lifestyle, and stay for the sense of community and balance it provides.

Make Your Next Move One That Matters

If you are ready to bring your AOD and withdrawal nursing expertise into a role where your skills are trusted and your impact is real, we encourage you to APPLY NOW!

For more information or queries, please contact HR@odyssey.org.au 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Odyssey Victoria is proud to be a child-safe and equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of AOD or mental health challenges, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We believe diversity of backgrounds and experiences leads to stronger, safer, and more effective services for the communities we serve.