Application close date: Sunday 15th of November 2026
Your opportunity
Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about person-centred care and supporting people through challenging times?
Join Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) at Lakeview Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Management Service, based at Belmont Hospital. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing drug and alcohol dependency.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate, non-judgemental nursing care to patients undertaking drug and alcohol withdrawal, helping them feel safe, supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey.
What You'll Do
As a Registered Nurse, you will:
- Deliver safe, person-centred nursing care to patients undergoing drug and alcohol withdrawal.
- Conduct patient assessments, clinical observations and medication administration.
- Support withdrawal management through motivational interviewing and harm minimisation.
- Build therapeutic relationships and encourage positive recovery outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Your compassion, clinical skills and non-judgemental approach will help patients feel supported throughout their recovery journey.
Bring Your Compassion. Grow Your Clinical Skills.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is:
- Compassionate, respectful and committed to delivering person-centred care.
- Non-judgemental and confident building therapeutic relationships with vulnerable patients.
- A strong communicator with effective interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical judgement and critical thinking.
- Organised and capable of managing competing clinical priorities.
- Versatile, adaptable and willing to learn within a specialised nursing environment.
- Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
A Team That Supports Your Growth
You will be joining a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, supportive and high-quality care.
You will have access to:
- Support and guidance from an experienced Nursing Unit Manager.
- Clinical support from Clinical Nurse Consultants and the wider DACS team.
- Collaboration with medical, nursing, allied health and Aboriginal health professionals.
- Ongoing education and clinical learning opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in drug and alcohol nursing.
Make a Difference at Belmont Hospital
Be part of a service that supports individuals, families and the wider community to improve health outcomes and reduce the harms associated with drug and alcohol use. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your nursing career, develop specialised clinical skills and make a genuine difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Why join us?
At Hunter New England Local Health District, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing of our community while developing your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave and
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
- Discounted Gym Options with Fitness Passport
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
If you are passionate about providing compassionate, non-judgemental care and supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply.
Additional Information
- Hun
📌 Registered Nurse (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia
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