Nurse Practitioner/Transitional Nurse – Drug & Alcohol Service – Incentives offered!
Excellence in practice, autonomy in care – changing lives through expert drug and alcohol services across ISLHD.
$143,851.10 - $154,025.92 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-time | Location: Various (Shoalhaven Region) | REQ634873 | Applications close: 4 February 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
As the Nurse Practitioner within the Drug and Alcohol Service, you will work as an advanced, autonomous clinician providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management for people experiencing substance use concerns. Your day to day will involve completing in-depth health assessments, prescribing and reviewing medications, ordering diagnostic investigations, and coordinating timely referrals to ensure safe, high-quality care. Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams, you will manage complex clinical presentations, identify and mitigate risks, and advocate for clients and their families. As the senior nursing clinician in the service, you will also provide clinical leadership and mentoring, contribute to education and model-of-care development, and use research and evidence to continuously improve practice, quality and patient outcomes.
The TNP for the D&A Service is a temporary 3 year position and the incumbent will develop high level clinical expertise and provide support to the D&A Service while working towards their endorsed Nurse Practitioner qualification. The TNP will develop autonomy in the D&A Service setting and will have the authority to make decisions consistent with their Scope of Practice (ScOP) and freedom to act on those decisions as per Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
In the Shoalhaven, ISLHD operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.
There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme - this position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $5,000. Head here for more information. #RuralHealthIncentives
- This role provides great work life balance working Monday to Friday only with no shift work (includes flexible work practices)
- Working as part of a newly established service with ability to be involved in shaping the service with freedom to innovate and make decisions within your role
- Working in a highly skilled, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Focus on Staff Wellbeing – Supportive initiatives and resources to maintain mental health and overall wellbeing
- Recognition and Reward Programs – Celebrate achievements and contributions
- Inclusive and Diverse Workplace – Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Tertiary Qualifications at a master’s degree level or working towards same
- Post-graduate qualifications in Drug and Alcohol nursing and extensive work experience in Drug and alcohol services.
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ruth Power at Ruth.Power@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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