Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) Inpatient Services – Clinical Practice and Risk Improvement Manager

🔍 Orange, Bloomfield Hospital | Central West

📁: Nurse Manager

💼: Western NSW Local Health District

📅   : REQ577264 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until 13 Dec 2026)
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 – 67.83 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 9 June 2025 – 11:59pm

Clinical Practice & Risk Improvement Manager – Inpatient Services
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol – Bloomfield Campus

About the role
Are you an influential and engaging manager who is passionate about clinical and risk improvement for Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) Inpatients?

The Clinical Practice and Risk Improvement team works collaboratively with all inpatient units and other internal /external stakeholders to ensure compliancy with Work Health & Safety (WHS), Security Improvement Audits (SIAT) Accreditation is achieved.

MHDA Bloomfield Campus provides inpatient services which includes a child and adolescent unit, a state-wide forensic rehabilitation unit, a mental health intensive care unit, adult acute unit, older person’s acute unit, and a range of non-acute state-wide and district inpatient units for adults and older people.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sharon McIntyre on (02) 6369 8827 or at Sharon.McIntyre@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD