EMPLOYMENT

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) * Unique locations * Friendly communities * Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives About the Role As a Registered Nurse within the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (AODS), you'll provide safe, person-centred, and compassionate care to individuals experiencing alcohol and substance-related challenges. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based interventions, support harm minimisation initiatives, and contribute to improving health outcomes for diverse communities. You will operate with growing professional autonomy, collaborate closely with nursing, allied health, and medical colleagues, and support the delivery of specialist programs such as the Opioid Treatment Program, Needle and Syringe Program, and Queensland Illicit Drug Diversion Program. Working with us * for 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500 and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000. In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus. * Base salary ranges between $82,753 and $106,144 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5). * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. * Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual. * Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available. Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs. Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months. The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference and want to stay. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people. Mount Isa is a great place to live and work! Requirements * Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. * Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster. * The position may involve travel to various facilities or units within the North West Hospital and Health Service. * C Class Motor Vehicle Licence. * Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks. * This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis. * A period of probation may apply. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100. Applications close: Tuesday, 09 December 2025.