Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP will be under a maximum 3-year contract paid at CNC2 whilst undertaking requirements to become an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner. On endorsement, the position holder will transition to NP Year 1.)
Remuneration: $66.51 – 75.42 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within Western NSW LHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 11 February 2025 – 11:59pm
Nurse Practitioner / Transitional Nurse Practitioner
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
Looking for a Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional Drug and Alcohol team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities. For Transitional Nurse Practitioners, who are close to completing please apply.
The Virtual Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol service is a multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist drug and alcohol services virtually and in person across the Western NSW LHD District.
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.
This position also supports Drug & Alcohol services such as Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and Addiction Medicine covering the WNSWLHD area.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Frank O’Neil on 02 6393 4829 or at Frank.O’Neil@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
