Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
Your Care Can Make a Difference
Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ702842
Application close date: Sunday 15th of November 2026
Your opportunity
Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about person-centred care and supporting people through challenging times?
Join Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) at Lakeview Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Management Service, based at Belmont Hospital. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing drug and alcohol dependency.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate, non-judgemental nursing care to patients undertaking drug and alcohol withdrawal, helping them feel safe, supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey.
What You'll Do
As a Registered Nurse, you will:
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care to patients undergoing drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Conduct patient assessments, clinical observations and medication administration.
- Support withdrawal management through motivational interviewing and harm minimisation.
- Build therapeutic relationships and encourage positive recovery outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Your compassion, clinical skills and non-judgemental approach will help patients feel supported throughout their recovery journey.
Bring Your Compassion. Grow Your Clinical Skills.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is:
- Compassionate, respectful and committed to delivering person-centred care.
- Non-judgemental and confident building therapeutic relationships with vulnerable patients.
- A strong communicator with effective interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical judgement and critical thinking.
- Organised and capable of managing competing clinical priorities.
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to learn within a specialised nursing environment.
- Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Previous experience in drug and alcohol nursing is desirable; however, Registered Nurses with a genuine interest in this specialty and a willingness to develop their knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply.
A Team That Supports Your Growth
You'll be joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, supportive and high-quality care.
You will have access to:
- Support and guidance from an experienced Nursing Unit Manager.
- Clinical support from Clinical Nurse Consultants and the wider DACS team.
- Collaboration with medical, nursing, allied health and Aboriginal health professionals.
- Ongoing education and clinical learning opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in drug and alcohol nursing.
Make a Difference at Belmont Hospital
Be part of a service that supports individuals, families and the wider community to improve health outcomes and reduce the harms associated with drug and alcohol use.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your nursing career, develop specialised clinical skills and make a genuine difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At Hunter New England Local Health District, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of our community while developing your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave and
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
- Discounted Gym Options with Fitness Passport
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
If you are passionate about providing compassionate, non-judgemental care and supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Raka Tierney on Raka.Tierney@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
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
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.
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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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