Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Opioid Treatment Program
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ637640
Applications Close: 22/02/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
This role delivers a high standard of case management to patients accessing the service, including the safe and compliant administration of opioid substitution therapies such as methadone and buprenorphine, including buprenorphine/naloxone, in line with the NSW Poisons Act (1966). Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues to plan, implement, assess and evaluate comprehensive nursing care within the unit.
Apply now to join a dedicated and supportive team. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to submit your application today.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current Nursing Registration (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in Acute Medical / Mental Health Nursing as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse) and a keen interest to learn and gain experience in Drug and Alcohol.
- Demonstrated awareness of Drug and Alcohol dependence issues and Opioid Treatment Programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disiplinary team including Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and Community staff as well as General Practitioners, and external agencies.
- Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.
- Ability to work a flexible roster, day or evening shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Guanlao on andrew.guanlao@health.nsw.gov.au
