At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

• Generous salary packaging options

• Permanent Part Time

• Strong connection to community and innovation

About the program

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is an anonymous service providing supervised injecting, on site clinical care and access to health and social supports. The service plays a critical role in reducing overdose related harm and acting as a gateway to broader health and wellbeing services.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse within the MSIR, you will supervise clients before, during and after injecting episodes, providing clinical assessment, harm reduction education and emergency response in a fast paced and supportive environment. You will work closely with the MSIR Nursing and Harm Reduction teams to deliver compassionate, non judgemental and trauma informed care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Observing and monitoring client wellbeing and responding to clinical alerts and behavioural contracts

• Managing health emergencies and supporting the Nurse in Charge during critical incidents

• Providing education on vein care, safer injecting and harm reduction strategies

• Engaging clients to identify health needs and facilitate referrals to health and welfare services

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation across MSIR systems

• Providing needle syringe equipment and participating in outreach and syringe retrievals

• Supporting overdose responses in the surrounding area as directed

• Upholding dignity, respect and safety for all people who use the service

• Acting up as Nurse in Charge following appropriate training when required

This is a permanent part time role with up to 1.2 FTE available, which may be filled across multiple appointments.

About you

You are a Registered Nurse who brings clinical confidence, emotional intelligence and a strong commitment to harm reduction and social justice.

You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

• CPR Certificate including oxygen administration

• First Aid Certificate

• At least two years post graduate nursing experience

• Strong computer skills and experience using clinical databases

• An understanding of the health, social and legal issues impacting people who inject drugs

• Highly developed communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience working with people who inject drugs, crisis management or psychosocial assessment will be highly regarded.

Why join us

At NRCH, you will be part of a team making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will enjoy:

• A supportive, values driven and inclusive workplace culture

• Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements

• Free on site car parking

• The opportunity to work within a nationally recognised and innovative service

For role specific enquiries:
Kerry Byron, Kerryb@nrch.com.au

For application support:
Isabella Fisher, People and Culture Coordinator
isabellaf@nrch.com.au

Closing Date: 30 January 2026