Registered Nurse - Drug Health Assertive Community Management Team

🌟 Make a meaningful difference supporting people in the community
🤝 Deliver person-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
💡 Champion evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes

Manage assertive Drug & Alcohol case management and deliver evidence-informed nursing care across the community.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Location:  Mt Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine 

Where you'll be working
Join the Drug Health Assertive Community Management Team at Mt Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine in this exciting district-wide opportunity. You will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting people experiencing complex health and substance use challenges in the community.

• Be part of a specialised Drug Health service supporting vulnerable and diverse communities

• Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and other health professionals

• Contribute to a culture of respect, open communication and shared problem solving

• Support people and their carers through compassionate, culturally appropriate care

• Help drive continuous improvement and evidence-based practice across the service

What you'll be doing 
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, person-centred and evidence-informed nursing care while delivering assertive community-based Drug & Alcohol case management.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care

• Provide comprehensive case management to people living in the community

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, care plans, progress notes and referrals

• Support the education and development of nursing staff and contribute to quality improvement

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Criteria

• Current Nursing Registration (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol dependence issues and treatment interventions.

2. Immunisation Certificate from the College of Nursing or willingness to attain same

3. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers' license and willingnss to use WSLHD vehicle when necessary

4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team

5. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues

6. Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems

7. Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values

Requisition ID: REQ687358 
Applications Close: 23 September 2026  

 
Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed  Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Edson Taruva at edson.taruva@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0407158142