Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
Lead meaningful change and make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable people in the community by specialising in Drugs and Alcohol!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time, Temporary Full Time/Part Time opportunities.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ588861
The service:
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) aims to improve health and reduce harm for individuals, their families and carers and the wider community.
DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems. Harm Minimisation is a key tenet of the model of care. It is a multidisciplinary service that includes nursing, medical and allied health clinicians alongside peer support and Aboriginal health workers. The Lakeview Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Management Service, located within Belmont Hospital, is a 12-bed facility designed to assist patients safely withdraw from drug and alcohol.
The role:
In this role, you’ll utilise your clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, individualised nursing care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include case management, patient observation, medication administration, and meaningful patient engagement. You’ll also provide withdrawal management nursing care, using motivational interviewing and brief interventions to support recovery. A key part of the role involves delivering harm minimisation strategies, and you may be involved in high dose transfers from Methadone to Depot Buprenorphine.
If you’re a Registered Nurse keen to gain experience in drug and alcohol nursing and you engage well with vulnerable people in a non-judgemental, de-escalating manner, we want to hear from you! While some previous experience in drug and alcohol settings is preferred, it’s not essential — a caring nature, willingness to learn, and the ability to build trust with patients are what matter most.
Emma, Clinical Nurse Specialist, DACS
Benefits:
✅ Free onsite parking - because no one likes a parking hunt
✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave to support your next big chapter (for eligible employees)
✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
✅ Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Raka Tierney on Raka.Tierney@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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