Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner- Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP will be under a maximum 3-year contract paid at CNC2 whilst undertaking requirements to become an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner. On endorsement, the position holder will transition to NP Year 1.)
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $149,538.56 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 28 April 2025 – 11:59pm
Nurse Practitioner/ Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Dubbo
About the role
Looking for a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) role? Join the vibrant and professional Mental Health Drug & Alcohol team.
You will need to be able to manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations to address patient and community needs, including receiving and making referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams.
You will provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing a relevant and holistic approach to care, including applying diagnostic reasoning to formulate diagnoses to inform clinical decision making and engage multidisciplinary team and patients in this process.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
This position will provide Drug & Alcohol Clinician Liaison in the Emergency Department and across the Dubbo and Regions.
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:
- Click ‘Apply’
- 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 Vicky Scott on 02 6889 4185 or at vicky.scott@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
