Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ600712
Application Close: 04/09/2025
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 a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol 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.
Step into a role that makes a real impact, where your clinical expertise and compassionate care come together to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community. As a Registered Nurse within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, you’ll deliver high-level case management and administer essential treatments including methadone, buprenorphine, and Buprenorphine/Naloxone in accordance with the NSW Poisons Act (1966).
You’ll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, collaborating to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate nursing care that’s not only safe and effective, but truly patient-centred. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a place where your work matters every single day, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and care. Apply Now!

• 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.