Registered Nurse - Opioid Treatment Program
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ594835 Requisition #
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- Aug 07, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (RN, Year 2-8)
Remuneration: $ 38.36 - $ 51.09 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 20 August 2025 – 11:59pm
Registered Nurse – Opioid Treatment Program
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Acacia Cottage Dubbo
About the role
Are you interested in working in a Multidisciplinary team within the drug and alcohol field? Then this role is for you. Join the WNSWLHD Drug and Alcohol teams in delivering high quality services to drug dependent clients.
The role is Monday to Friday: 0800-1630hrs, Weekends: 0800-1200hrs
Administration of schedule 8 medications, doing nursing assessments, and supporting clients with substance use. This includes brief counselling, telehealth, treatment planning, and working with other services for referrals and follow-up.
The team is professional, client-focused, and dedicated to providing quality care. There are eight team members in total.
Working with like-minded colleagues who are committed to delivering the best evidence-based care. The role also offers the benefit of scheduled appointments, allowing for structured and focused client care.
A typical day includes routine opioid administration, assisting with prescriber clinics, and processing prescriptions to forward to external dosing sites. Acacia Cottage supports clients from a broad area, including Wellington, Dubbo, and the northern corridor up to Lightning Ridge. The successful applicant will work closely with other registered nurses, the administration officer, the Nurse Unit Manager, doctors, nurse practitioners, and OTP prescribers.
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 contact Chantelle Livingstone on (02) 6369 8250 or at Chantelle.livingstone@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 LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· 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
