Registered Nurse (Casual) - Drug Health Services
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- Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ653303 Requisition #
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ653303
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
This position will be working across Drug Health Services sites including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The Canterbury Hospital, and Concord Hospital.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of patient centred; evidence informed nursing care that promotes identified health outcomes. The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
This casual Registered Nurse role provides clinical care across Drug Health Services, including Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) at RPA and Canterbury, and the Inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilisation Unit at Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH). Day-to-day responsibilities include undertaking clinical assessments, administering medications (including opioid pharmacotherapy), monitoring and managing withdrawal symptoms, and responding to clinical risk and deterioration. The role involves coordinating care and referrals, documenting in the eMR, and working closely within a multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective treatment planning.
In the OTP setting, this includes supervised dosing, client monitoring, and managing presentations related to substance use and comorbidities. In the inpatient unit, responsibilities include supporting patients through withdrawal and stabilisation, ongoing assessment, and escalation of care where required. The role requires the ability to work across varied clinical environments, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver care that is safe, respectful, and responsive to the needs of individuals accessing AOD services.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
Benefits and Perks!
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Carmen Huang on 0436 810 239 or via email at Carmen.Huang1@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 23 April 2026
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