AOD Outreach Nurse
- Application close COB 7th November 2025
- Fixed term until 30/06/2026
- Full-time 76 hours per fortnight
- Remuneration RN Level 3 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
- Other registration required: AHPRA
About the position
The purpose of the position is to reduce the harms associated with problematic substance use in the community which seeks to engage young people 12-21 in public settings, complete assessments and provide AOD information, brief interventions and health promotion. This position is supported by the direct manager with collegial support from YSAS primary health staff and works closely with YSAS General Practitioners, community General Practitioners and Day Program staff.
Thus, integral to this role is a willingness to participate in pro-active engagement with young people in the community to promote their access to health services. This may involve some after-hours work.
Key selection criteria
- Describe your experience working as a registered nurse, including experience at conducting comprehensive health assessments.
- Outline any experience in the delivery of clinical interventions, brief interventions or health promoting programs within scope of practice for young people.
- Outline your understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions in the alcohol and drug field.
- Elaborate on your knowledge and understanding of adolescent development issues and common presenting health needs of young people.
- Outline your knowledge of the drug treatment system, pharmacotherapies, withdrawal symptomology and management, and drug interactions
- Outline any translatable skills or experience you have that may be advantageous to this role.
- Give examples of your well-developed interpersonal, written, organisational and communication skills, including the ability to complete these requirements in a timely and succinct manner.
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
Why work with us?
- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please note:
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact, Maggie Hamilton, Community Manager, on 0474 954 323 regarding the Bendigo Nurse position, reference number 108_2025.
YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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