We currently have Full-time, Part-time and Casual vacancies for Clinical Nurses at Next Step's Integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) in Thornlie, Midland, Innaloo, Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah and DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Service).
About the Role
The role of the Clinical Nurse is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of those identified as having mental health, drug and alcohol related problems, to assess and manage clinical risk and to participate in the development of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. You will manage clinic-based alcohol and other drugs assessment, consultation liaison for withdrawal management, delivery of opioid treatment program, therapeutic interventions and harm minimisation programs.
The successful candidate may be required to work at other Integrated Clinical Service sites based on operational needs.
In November 2024, Next Step Services transitioned into the Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA) within the East Metropolitan Health Service.
Next Step
* Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:
* Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
* The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
* An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
* Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
* Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.
* Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.
We reward you
East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
* A comprehensive induction and orientation program
* Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, including mortgage and rent to name a few)
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Access to health and wellbeing support
* Discounted private health insurance
* Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to:
About You
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join this highly specialised service that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its care.
You will be:
* Passionate about working in drug and alcohol treatment services - candidates with experience in AOD, Mental Health or clinical nurse community settings, and a desire to work with AOD specialty, will be considered.
* Able to understand and act within key boundaries and maintain a professional relationship with clients
* Flexible, adaptable and capable of learning within challenging environments
* Experienced in working with clients with challenging and complex presentations
* Enthusiastic about working in a multidisciplinary environment
About your application
Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF). Applications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria 2 and 3 and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the current vacancies but suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 6 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment.
For further job related information
We encourage you to contact Shelley Vivian, Program Manager at **************@health.wa.gov.au; 1***.
For any queries related to the application process
Please contact HSS Employment Services on (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Equality
East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 02/03/2026 4:00pm onwill not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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