Registered Nurse - Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Services

Make a Difference for Parents, Babies and Families 
 

Remuneration: $41.89 - $57.42 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 32 hours per week
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ689780

Application Close Date: Sunday 6^th September 2026

Supporting Families. Strengthening Futures.

Make a meaningful impact through specialised nursing care with the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) at James Fletcher Hospital.
Working with pregnant people and parents of children under two, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care that supports wellbeing, promotes harm minimisation and helps families achieve positive outcomes.
As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to build your expertise in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) nursing while contributing to care that can make a lasting difference for parents, babies and families.

About the opportunity

As a Registered Nurse within SUPPS, you will provide comprehensive assessment, care and evidence-based treatment for clients experiencing moderate to severe substance use and complex comorbidities.
You will:

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide person-centred, trauma-informed and evidence-based care.
• Support clients through a harm minimisation approach.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide education, consultation and support to other services.
• Use clinical judgement to deliver safe, high-quality care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting parents, babies and families. You’ll bring:

• Experience in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) nursing across inpatient and community settings.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications in Drug and Alcohol, Child and Family Health Nursing, or a related field.
• Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and evidence-based practice skills.
• Experience providing education and consultation to other services.
• Knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Support and Development

You’ll be supported by experienced leaders, specialist Drug and Alcohol clinicians and Addiction Specialists, with a strong focus on collaboration and professional growth. Comprehensive orientation and ongoing DACS education will help you build confidence, expand your skills and develop your career.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work with a dedicated team that values compassion, collaboration, harm minimisation and family-centred care, while building your expertise in a specialised area of nursing.
If you are ready to bring your skills, experience and passion to a role where every connection can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

• Make an impact through specialist child protection care.
• Grow your clinical leadership and expertise.
• Access professional development, supervision and peer support.
• Contribute to service improvement and better outcomes.

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

• You may also have access to novated leasing opportunities and study leave to support tertiary studies, education days and conferences, helping you continue to develop your skills and progress your nursing career.

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

Additional information: 

• 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. 
• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 
 
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