Nurse Practitioner (Drug Health Services)

• Lead clinical care for patients with Drug & Alcohol challenges.
• Influence health outcomes in a dynamic, patient-focused role.
• Elevate your career with advanced practice nursing expertise.

Join WSLHD Drug Health Services as a Nurse Practitioner, working across WSLHD to deliver specialist D&A care, drive innovation, advocate for patients, and enhance service quality.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 – $149,538.56 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Across WSLHD Drug Health Services

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This position provides specialist assessment and ongoing care of patients with Drug & Alcohol (D&A) problems in accordance with the best evidence-based practice and organisational policies. The position has a strong clinical leadership role and is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing Drug & Alcohol interventions.The Nurse Practitioner Drug Health Services role includes assessment and management of clients using nursing knowledge and skills which may include, but are not limited to, the direct referral of clients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic investigations.The Nurse Practitioner Drug Health Services is grounded in the nursing profession’s values, knowledge, theories, and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume,  and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualification
• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

Selection criteria

1. Registered Authorised Nurse Practitioner with APHRA that has completed the tertiary requirements including a Master Degree (Nurse Practitioner).
2. Demonstrated understanding of the Drug Health care delivery system and ability to lead and implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation, and review of evidence-based research.
3. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills, competence and leadership in the assessment, treatment and management of patients with D&A needs.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current and trending issues impacting on the provision of D&A care.
5. Demonstrated high level advanced communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and accountability while also working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multi-service environment.
7. Evidence of high-level commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice.

Requisition ID: REQ549890
Applications Close: 18th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Sudakshina Raychaudhuri at Sudakshina.Raychaudhuri@health.nsw.gov.au