Nurse Practitioner - Drug & Alcohol Program
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- Nurse Practitioner
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- REQ554122 Requisition #
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- 17 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 12 September 2025)
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $139,661.16 - $149,538.56 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 25 March 2025 – 11:59pm
Nurse Practitioner
Orange Health Campus
About the role
The Nurse Practitioner role will utilise innovation, evidence-based skills, and interventions, to professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use.
You will be required to manage a broad range of acute and chronic presentations across the lifespan to address patient and community needs. The Nurse Manager receives and make referrals to facilitate integrated care across disciplines or teams.
The NP will have to have or willingness to undertake Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) training.
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.
The 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.
The role of the Nurse Practitioner within the alcohol and other drugs sector, offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support. 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.
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 Frank O’Neill on 02 6393 4829 or at Frank.ONeil@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
