Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse (Casual Pool)
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ650178
Applications Close: 06/04/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
Join a team where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference. In the Drug and Alcohol Inpatient Withdrawal Management Unit at Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, you’ll support individuals through a critical stage of recovery in a safe, recovery-focused environment.
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver person-centered, evidence-based care, including comprehensive assessment, withdrawal monitoring, IV medication administration, and close monitoring for physical deterioration. You will also provide emotional support and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care that reflects each patient’s goals and lived experience.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build your skills in addiction nursing, mental health, and complex patient care within a dynamic and collaborative clinical setting. We’re looking for motivated nurses who bring compassion, resilience, and a commitment to high quality care. Apply now and help shape better futures, one patient at a time.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in Drug & Alcohol as a Registered Nurse (including Completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse). Experience in acute care and Mental Health will also be considered
- Demonstrated excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
- Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care that is non-judgemental and empathetic in approach
- Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Ravi Pandya on Ravi.Pandya@health.nsw.gov.au
