Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ701710

Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging + rural health incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours: 38 hours per week
Location: Armidale Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ701710

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Make a meaningful difference in your community
Ready to make a real difference through your nursing career? Join our Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) team at Armidale Community Health, where your compassion and clinical skills can help people take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing.
Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver person-centred, non-judgemental care that builds trust, empowers patients and supports meaningful change. Whether you're experienced in drug and alcohol services or ready to expand your skills, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact in your community.

Rewarding work. Real opportunities. Rural benefits.

- Take the next step in your nursing career with an attractive incentive package designed to support your move to rural healthcare. Eligible applicants may enjoy:
- $10,000 attraction incentive for the first 12 months.
- $10,000 retention incentive thereafter.
- Relocation assistance as part of the overall incentive package.
- Salary packaging and 12% superannuation.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities to support your growth.

What you'll be doing

Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust and make a difference. In this role, you will:

- Deliver compassionate,



person-centred and non-judgemental care.
- Conduct clinical assessments, develop care plans and provide health education.
- Apply your clinical judgement to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
- Promote harm minimisation and empower patients to make informed health decisions.
- Advocate for patients and support their individual health goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Build respectful relationships and contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive care environment.

About you

You're a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and understanding. You enjoy working collaboratively, building trust with patients and helping people achieve meaningful improvements in their health.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Experience in drug and alcohol services, or a willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of treatment approaches and harm minimisation.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making skills.
- The ability to deliver individualised care, advocate for patients and support informed health decisions.
- Robust communication,



interpersonal and organisational skills.
- The ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities, with a commitment to culturally responsive care and improving health outcomes.
- A flexible, professional and ethical approach to nursing practice.

Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine commitment to compassionate care and a willingness to learn, grow and make a positive contribution to the team.

Why Join Us?
Through our partnership with The Welcome Experience you'll have access to complimentary relocation support, including help with finding housing, exploring schools and childcare, connecting with local services and supporting employment opportunities for your partner.

You’ll also enjoy:

- Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
- Paid parental leave and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible employees.

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

- Make a meaningful difference through compassionate, person-centred care.
- Grow your clinical expertise within Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services.
- Join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.

- Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Ince

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