Nurse Practitioner - Drug Health Services - Perm FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ642003
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time, minimum 24 hours up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $72.55 - $77.68 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Drug Health Services
Applications close: 01/03/2026
Contact: Jodie Burke - Director Nursing and Midwifery - Email on Jodie.burke@health.nsw.gov.au or 0476 859 155
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Step into a role where your expertise becomes a catalyst for meaningful change. As a Nurse Practitioner with South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Drug Health Services, you’ll join a passionate team committed to delivering innovative, community‑empowering programs that transform lives. This is your opportunity to lead with vision, bring fresh ideas to a dynamic specialty, and guide a dedicated clinical team toward a bold, progressive future. If you’re driven to elevate care and shape what comes next, your moment has arrived.
Are You the Right Fit?
In this advanced clinical role, you’ll bring your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner to a setting where autonomy, collaboration and extended practice come together to elevate patient care. Within South Western Sydney Local Health District, you’ll contribute to a vision of leading care and healthier communities, applying your skills in assessment, management, prescribing and diagnostic decision‑making. This opportunity calls for someone who embodies the CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, and who champions compassionate, patient‑centred practice. If you’re committed to shaping positive workplace culture and enhancing the patient experience, this role offers a meaningful place to make your mark.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive health assessments of patients within target populations in order to collect relevant clinical data to inform clinical and diagnostic decision making processes
3. Demonstrated ability to articulate sound reasoning behind clinical, diagnostic and prescribing decisions that are informed by evidence based practice and made within a nursing context
4. Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role evidenced by participation in practice development activities including mentoring, education, active participation in communities of practice, policy development, research and quality improvement
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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