Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services

Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.89 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full-Time opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse 
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ682153
Location: 670 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Application close date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 

Make a lasting difference in the lives of people navigating alcohol and other drug challenges.

The Newcastle Pharmacotherapy Services Unit is looking for a Clinical Nurse to join a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to harm minimisation, recovery and connected care.
Based in Hunter Street, Newcastle, you’ll work alongside nurses, doctors, social workers, allied health professionals, peer workers and AOD clinicians to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care. Together, you’ll build trusted relationships, support people through complex health challenges and help create pathways towards improved health, wellbeing and independence.

Make a Difference in AOD Nursing

You’ll provide person-centred AOD care across assessment, treatment and recovery, building trusted relationships and supporting consumers to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you’ll:

• Conduct AOD assessments, care planning and case coordination
• Provide OST, education and harm minimisation support
• Promote relapse prevention and recovery-focused care
• Coordinate care across AOD, mental health and primary care services
• Support consumers experiencing complex needs or challenging behaviours
• Contribute to clinical education, quality improvement and best practice
   

You’ll play an important role in connecting consumers with the right services, strengthening continuity of care and supporting positive long-term outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

As a Clinical Nurse with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, you’ll build therapeutic relationships, support recovery and help consumers navigate complex health and social challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Strong clinical judgement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with consumers who may present with challenging behaviours
• Experience or willingness to develop skills in AOD treatment, harm minimisation and pharmacotherapy
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care and ongoing professional development
   

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Heath, you’ll be supported to grow your clinical expertise, build your career and make a meaningful difference in the community.

You’ll have access to:

• 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options , including up to $11,600 in tax-free benefits and novated leasing
• Fitness Passport with access to discounted gyms and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Structured onboarding and comprehensive orientation
• Ongoing education, training and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and clinical practice development
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional growth
   

If you’re passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and want to be part of a multidisciplinary team making a genuine difference in the Newcastle community, we’d love to hear from you.

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Brooker on rachael.brooker@health.nsw.gov.au

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
• Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.