Job Info
Location: Tanunda, SA
Salary: Not Specified
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $***** - $***** ph.
Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 27th July **** Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
What you'll be doing Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective nursing care that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.
The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Provide care utilising culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred principles for patients within the Drug and Alcohol Inpatient Withdrawal Unit.
About You
You present as a clinician who brings both professional credibility and a deeply human approach to care.
You maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, grounding your practice in contemporary standards and ethical obligations.
In your clinical work, you draw on experience across acute care, emergency, and drug and alcohol settings, allowing you to respond confidently to patients with complex and often unpredictable needs.
You approach individuals with substance use issues through a non-judgemental, trauma-informed and culturally protected lens, recognising the importance of dignity, autonomy and trust in every interaction.
You understand the clinical and psychosocial dimensions of substance use disorders,



including the management of withdrawal states, and you apply this knowledge with calm, structured decision-making.
Your practice reflects robust problem-solving skills and a commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that patient care is coordinated, purposeful and outcome-focused.
You communicate clearly and professionally, using information technology, written documentation and interpersonal communication to support safe, effective care delivery.
You plan and coordinate care in a way that respects the expertise of the broader team while advocating for the needs of each patient.
Your experience extends into the community setting, where you recognise the complexities faced by clients with multifaceted health and social challenges.
You navigate these situations with empathy, clinical insight and a steady commitment to improving health outcomes, making you a dependable and thoughtful practitioner in any care environment.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.




We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.
Please contact ****** .
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health
State Awards for the advertised classification-s.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Gallagher on ****** For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - ******
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