Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.89 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full-Time opportunities Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week Requisition ID: REQ682153 Location: 670 Hunter Street, Newcastle Application close date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 Make a lasting difference in the lives of people navigating alcohol and other drug challenges.

The Newcastle Pharmacotherapy Services

Unit is looking for a Clinical Nurse to join a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to harm minimisation, recovery and connected care. Based in Hunter Street, Newcastle, you’ll work alongside nurses, doctors, social workers, allied health professionals, peer workers and AOD clinicians to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care. Together, you’ll build trusted relationships, support people through complex health challenges and help create pathways towards improved health, wellbeing and independence.

Make a Difference in AOD Nursing You’ll provide person-centred AOD care across assessment, treatment and recovery, building trusted relationships and supporting consumers to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Working Closely With The Multidisciplinary

Team, You’ll Conduct AOD assessments, care planning and case coordination

Provide OST, education and harm minimisation support

Promote relapse prevention and recovery-focused care

Coordinate care across AOD, mental health and primary care services

Support consumers experiencing complex needs or challenging behaviours

Contribute to clinical education, quality improvement and best practice You’ll play an important role in connecting consumers with the right services, strengthening continuity of care and supporting positive long-term outcomes. What We’re Looking For As a Clinical Nurse with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, you’ll build therapeutic relationships, support recovery and help consumers navigate complex health and social challenges.

To Be Successful In This

Role, You Will Have Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Strong clinical judgement and communication skills

Ability to work effectively with consumers who may present with challenging behaviours

Experience or willingness to develop skills in AOD treatment, harm minimisation and pharmacotherapy

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to person-centred,



evidence-based care and ongoing professional development What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Heath, you’ll be supported to grow your clinical expertise, build your career and make a meaningful difference in the community. You’ll Have Access To 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options , including up to $11,600 in tax-free benefits and novated leasing

Fitness Passport with access to discounted gyms and wellbeing facilities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Structured onboarding and comprehensive orientation

Ongoing education, training and professional development

Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and clinical practice development

Clear opportunities for career progression and qualified growth If you’re passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and want to be part of a multidisciplinary team making a genuine difference in the Newcastle community, we’d love to hear from you. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Brooker on [email protected] An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.

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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Hunter New England

Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,



aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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 [email protected] for confidential support.

Information For Applicants

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 [email protected] 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. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

📌 Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle