Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife - SUPPS
Hunter Recent England Local Health District
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Join a Team Where You Can Make a Difference
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:
Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week:
24 hours per week
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Location:
Tamworth Community Health, North Tamworth
Application close date: Sunday 11th of October ****
Looking for a nursing role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of parents and babies?
Join the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) at Tamworth Community Health.
Be part of a passionate and supportive team providing specialised care to people who are pregnant or parenting a child under two, helping families navigate complex challenges and work towards healthier futures
You'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment where your skills, ideas and professional growth are valued.
With strong team support, ongoing learning and opportunities to develop your expertise in AOD and perinatal care, you'll be supported to build your confidence and make a lasting impact.
Why Join SUPPS?
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
Develop specialist skills in AOD and perinatal care
Meaningful work supporting parents, babies and families
Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
Comprehensive orientation and team support
Fleet vehicles available for work purposes
Inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse/Midwife within SUPPS, you'll provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, evidence-based interventions, education and case management to clients and families.
You'll support clients with harm minimisation, relapse prevention and treatment planning, while contributing to the care of neonates at risk of prenatal substance exposure.
The role also involves working closely with families and other services around child protection, Domestic and Family Violence and complex psychosocial needs.
You'll be supported by the Child, Youth and Family Support Manager, DACS Clinical Liaison Officer and the wider SUPPS and DACS team.
What We're Looking For




We're looking for a compassionate, motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse/Midwife who is passionate about making a difference.
You'll bring:
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of AOD treatment in inpatient and/or community settings
Relevant post-registration qualifications in Drug and Alcohol, Child and Family Health Nursing or another appropriate qualification
Experience in assessment, care planning, harm minimisation, counselling, relapse prevention and case management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and complex situations
A commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed and person-centred care
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to ongoing professional development
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Discover Tamworth
Located in the beautiful New England region, Tamworth offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with plenty to explore outside of work.
Enjoy the Tamworth Marsupial Park, Oxley Scenic Lookout, local cafés and restaurants, beautiful surrounding countryside and the vibrant atmosphere of the famous Tamworth Country Music Festival.
It's a great opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while experiencing the lifestyle, community and natural beauty of regional NSW.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_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.
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 Secure 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.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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 Current 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.
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