Job Description
Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Req ID:  5071
Posting Start Date:  06/03/2026
Advertisement End Date:  20/03/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Part Time Ongoing position
  • 48 hours per fortnight
  • Lead advanced, evidence-based care for people with substance use disorders

Your Opportunity
Are you ready to step into an advanced clinical role where you can make a real impact on patients and communities affected by substance use? The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a dedicated Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide advanced assessment, management, and education for people with substance use disorders.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary addiction medicine team including physicians, psychiatrists, registrars, nurses, and harm reduction partners.
  • Lead the way in evidence-based, patient-centred care, while supporting staff education and mentoring.
  • Participate in unit development, organisational growth and collaborate with internal and external partners.

About You
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner who is:

  • Endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner in Australia, with a Master of Nursing and current prescriber number.
  • Experienced in addiction medicine, with advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills.
  • Committed to The Melbourne Way – putting people first, leading with kindness, and achieving excellence together.
  • Skilled in communication, mentoring, research, and quality improvement.

Benefits of working at RMH:

  • Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
  • Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
  • Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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To view a copy of RMH’s Nursing Professional Practice Framework please click here

Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.
Name and Contact:  Thi Nguyen - Thi.Nguyen6@mh.org.au
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards). As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.