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Registered Nurse

Date:  7 Sept 2026
Location: 

Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU, 2450

Requisition ID:  2433

About Us

 

 

 

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here. 

 

  • Perm-Part-time: 23 hours per week (some flexiblity on days & hours)
  • Boost your take-home pay with generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
  • Join a passionate, values-driven team committed to creating positive change
  • Make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness, AOD dependence & mental health challenges. 

 

 

Your Role

 

Join Vinnies NSW as a Registered Nurse at Adele House, providing compassionate, holistic nursing care to residents on their journey towards recovery, stability and independence. As the Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care while working closely with the Adele House team and external health professionals. You’ll build trusted relationships with clients, coordinate access to essential health services and support safe medication management.

Your Responsibility

 

  • Provide holistic nursing care to residents experiencing AOD dependence and mental health concerns
  • Manage and oversee medication administration, including Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine
  • Build strong therapeutic relationships and support clients with complex needs and behaviours
  • Coordinate access to GPs, psychiatry, podiatry, optometry, detoxification and other health services
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and review individual care plans
  • Support clients to connect with mainstream health and community services
  • Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
  • Mentor and support staff with medication assistance responsibilities

You Will Need

 

  • Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
  • At least 3 years’ clinical nursing experience
  • Ideally 2+ years’ experience in Alcohol and Other Drug services, particularly an Opioid Treatment Program
  • Strong clinical knowledge of AOD dependence and mental health
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
  • A genuine commitment to person-centred care, professional development and continuous improvement

Apply Now

 

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

For any queries regarding the role please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

 

We Offer:

  • Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
  • Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
  • Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
  • Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
  • Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
  • Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
  • Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

 

 

 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.=

 

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

 

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