Registered Nurse Drug & Alcohol

Make a real difference where it matters most.

At Serco, every day is an opportunity to do meaningful work. We’re inviting Registered Nurses with Drug & Alcohol experience from New Zealand to relocate and join our dedicated health team at Clarence Correctional Centre. Deliver high-quality care, support rehabilitation, and be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes and empowering positive change. We offer relocation support to make your move smooth and stress-free – come make an impact where it counts!

What’s on offer

• $8,000 relocation assistance, meals provided on site, and a competitive salary with great benefits
• Access to health, wellbeing, and lifestyle programs including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Secure, long-term employment in a state-of-the-art facility
• Ongoing training, supervision, and career development within a global organisation
• A supportive, inclusive team culture built on respect and professional integrity

About the role

As a Registered Nurse – Drug & Alcohol, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with substance use issues in a correctional setting. You’ll play a key role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing harm through clinical expertise and collaboration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and managing intoxication, withdrawal, and Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST)
• Developing and implementing individual care plans in consultation with doctors, psychologists, and allied health teams
• Providing clinical advice and triage support on substance-related health concerns
• Facilitating referrals to specialist and community services to ensure continuity of care
• Leading or contributing to multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning
• Ensuring all clinical documentation meets professional and legal standards
• Promoting a safe, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care environment

About you

You’re a dedicated clinician with NZ Citizenship who brings empathy, professionalism, and resilience to your work. You thrive in complex settings and are passionate about improving lives through person-centred care.

To succeed, you will have:

• NZ Citizenship* - No sponsorship available at this time
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (unrestricted)
• Post-graduate qualifications in Drug & Alcohol or Mental Health (or working towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience in Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, or related areas
• Strong assessment, case management, and counselling skills
• A commitment to delivering ethical, patient-focused care

About Clarence Correctional Centre & the Northern Rivers

Opened in 2020, Clarence Correctional Centre is Australia’s largest and most advanced correctional facility, accommodating up to 1,700 inmates. Located near Grafton on the beautiful NSW North Coast, the region offers an enviable lifestyle with stunning beaches, lush hinterlands, and vibrant local communities.

Enjoy a relaxed pace of life, affordable living, and easy access to iconic destinations such as Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquillity, the Northern Rivers offers the best of both worlds.

Why Serco?

At Serco, we bring together the right people and partners to deliver essential public services across health, justice, defence, and community sectors. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disability.

📞 For a confidential discussion, contact Beth Peeney on +61 8 9450 9647 or email [email protected]

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

Impact a better future with Serco. Apply today.