Registered Nurse - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services

Make a difference. Build your skills. Support recovery. Join the Lakeview team.

Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 p.a.+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Position: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary Full-Time positions available 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours: 38 hours per week
Location: Belmont Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ681062

Application Close Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 

DACS is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing the harms associated with substance use. Our services work with individuals, families, carers and the wider community to provide accessible, evidence-based and person-centred treatment and support.
At Lakeview, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting people during an important and often challenging stage of their recovery.
Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, reduce harm and support a person towards positive change.

What We’re Looking For
As a Registered Nurse at Lakeview, you’ll support patients throughout their withdrawal and recovery journey, providing safe, individualised and evidence-based care.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll:

• Complete clinical assessments, care planning and patient observations.
• Provide withdrawal management and medication administration.
• Support case management and care coordination.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Use motivational interviewing and brief interventions to support recovery.
• Recognise and respond to changing clinical needs.
   

Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, reduce harm and support positive change.

About you
Are you a compassionate, resilient and motivated Registered Nurse who builds trust and engages with patients in a calm, respectful and non-judgemental way.
You’ll bring strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Previous drug and alcohol experience is not essential—we’re looking for nurses who are passionate about developing their skills and making a positive difference

 Essential criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
   

Why join DACS?
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
🏠 The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
🤝 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
📚 Access ongoing education, training, and mentorship
💰 Salary packaging – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make a real, lasting difference in the lives of patients and families
🚗Fleet vehicles for work purposes.

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: 

• 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  for confidential support.
• 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. 

Additional Information:

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. 

 Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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