NSW Health
Registered Nurse - Virtual Drug & Alcohol Services
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Job Description
- Req#: 271210
Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (Up to 26 Jun 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $ 70,049.73 - $98,351.39 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 12 November 2024 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse - Virtual Drug & Alcohol Services
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Registered Nurse working within the Virtual Drug and Alcohol Team will be responsible for providing assessment, case management, referral and follow up for clients seeking assistance with substance use problems. You will be working in a small, dynamic team to provide support to clients with substance use issues.We offer a therapeutic milieu, in a non-judgmental manner, to drug dependent persons. You will also be supporting the community, generalist health professionals and general practitioners.
You will be able work both virtually and with Outreach to areas within the WNSWLHD. The work hours are Monday to Friday. We are a Multidisciplinary team within the drug and alcohol field.
You will be working with Nurse Practitioner’s, Medical Officers, Nurses, NGO’s. Supported by the Team Lead and Clinical Lead of the service as well as other senior nursing staff.
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 Francis O'Neil, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 6393 4829 or at Frank.ONeil@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 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
About the company
The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.