Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Develop specialist skills in mental health and substance use with a structured transition program and support from an experienced multidisciplinary team. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22
- $52.62 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 32 Requisition ID: REQ700111

Location:
Mater Mental Health, Waratah Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Service (MHSUS) through a dedicated Transition to Specialty Practice Program. MHSUS provides specialist assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Our team delivers evidence-based, recovery-oriented care that supports consumers to achieve their individual goals and improve their overall wellbeing. Working within an integrated model of care, you’ll be exposed to contemporary approaches including Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm minimisation, stages of change and recovery-oriented practice. You’ll contribute to a range of interventions, including comprehensive assessment, care coordination, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, therapeutic groups and collaboration with community support services. You’ll join a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team comprising nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work and occupational therapy professionals. With strong clinical leadership, structured learning and ongoing workplace support, this is an excellent opportunity to build your confidence and develop specialist skills in a rewarding area of healthcare. The service operates Monday to Friday,



excluding public holidays, offering a great opportunity to develop your career while maintaining work-life balance. What You Will Be Doing

Deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care to consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Participate in comprehensive assessments, care coordination, recovery planning, psychoeducation and relapse prevention interventions. Build therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers, supporting individual recovery goals and wellbeing. Contribute to group-based therapeutic programs and develop skills in psychoeducation and group facilitation. Collaborate with psychiatrists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate integrated care. Apply evidence-based approaches to support recovery, harm minimisation and positive health outcomes. Participate in a structured Transition to Specialty Practice Program, including education, clinical supervision, mentoring and workplace learning. Develop specialist knowledge and clinical confidence in mental health and substance use assessment, treatment and care coordination. About You

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is keen to learn, embrace recent challenges and develop a career in mental health and substance use nursing.



You may be an early-career nurse or an experienced Registered Nurse looking to transition into a new specialty. Most importantly, you’ll bring a commitment to person-centred care, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in supporting people experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA. A current NSW driver licence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build therapeutic relationships with consumers, families and carers. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented and evidence-based practice. Resilience, adaptability and an understanding of the importance of self-care. A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Previous experience in mental health or alcohol and other drug services is desirable but not essential. We welcome nurses who have the right attitude, values and willingness to learn, with specialist knowledge and skills developed through the program and ongoing workplace support. Support and Professional Development

This position has been specifically designed to support a Registered Nurse transitioning into the specialty of mental health and substance use. You’ll receive structured orientation, a comprehensive learning and development plan, clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing guidance from the Service Manager, Staff Specialist, Clinical Nurse Specialists and experienced clinicians. Your development will be supported through training and learning opportunities in: Motivational Interviewing. Trauma-Informed Care. Recovery-Oriented Practice. Dual Diagnosis

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