Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597885
Application Close: 24/09/2025
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 a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offer 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.
Nepean Hospital’s Drug and Alcohol Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Intake Team. This role involves coordinating clinical care for individuals seeking support for substance use, managing a high volume of client activity, and responding to enquiries from families, clients, and external agencies.
As the first point of contact, the Intake and Triage Nurse assess risk and facilitates timely access to treatment pathways that reduce harm, prevent missed opportunities, and improve health outcomes. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise in drug and alcohol nursing will make a meaningful impact. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- 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.
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) including completion of new graduate RN program and or experience as a registered Nurse.
- Comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders, treatment and harm minimisation principles.
- Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute drug and alcohol problem.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise clinical judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and proven ability to work autonomously.
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
- Current NSW Drivers license and the willingness to use for work purposes.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jojitha Thengungal Rajan on Jojitha.ThengungalRajan@health.nsw.gov.au
