Nurse Practitioner - Drug Health Services - Perm FT/PT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: South Western Sydney Local Health District
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $70.43 - $75.41 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ581440
Application Close Date: 15/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 18/06/2025 – 25/06/2025
Contact Details: Sibusisiwe Matutu - 0439305080 | Sibusisiwe.Matutu@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner ready to make a real impact?
Join the passionate Drug Health Services team at South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) and be part of a unique, transformative service dedicated to supporting individuals facing drug and alcohol challenges. We deliver innovative programs that empower communities and change lives.
We’re looking for a highly skilled clinician with advanced practice expertise in this specialty—someone who thrives in complex environments and is driven to provide exceptional care. As an enthusiastic clinical leader, you’ll bring fresh, innovative ideas and inspire the Drug Health Services team, leading them into a bold and progressive future.
If you're ready to shape the future of care, this is your moment.
What You'll be Doing
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is educated and endorsed to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role. The NP role includes assessment and management using nursing knowledge and skills. The role may include, but is not limited to, the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and initiating and interpreting diagnostic investigations.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.
SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.
Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia including endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or working towards same as per the NMBA Guidelines on endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner. Post graduate qualifications a Masters level, in a NMBA approved program of study or relevant clinical specialty, or working towards.
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and advanced clinical nursing skills, including comprehensive assessment, interpretation of diagnostics, and implementation of treatment modalities, along with relevant referral expertise applied to a broad range of challenging, complex, and evolving situations. Additionally, proven ability to lead, implement, and drive improvements within the Alcohol and Other Drugs care delivery system by initiating, utilising, and reviewing evidence-based research to shape and advance clinical practice.
- Proven high-level knowledge and expertise in complex client-centred consultancy and practice development activities, including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development, and quality improvement. Additionally, demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary and multi-service environments to enhance outcomes and drive best practices.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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