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Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services

Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services

NSW HealthCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
11 days ago
Job description

Join to apply for the Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services role at NSW Health

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (Up to 30 Jun 2026)

Position Classification : Nurse Practitioner

Remuneration : $70.44 - $75.42 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location : Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more

Hours Per Week : 19

Applications Close : 11 November 2025 – 11 : 59pm

About The Role

Looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional Drug and Alcohol team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities.

The Virtual Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol service is a multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist drug and alcohol services virtually and in person across the Western NSW LHD District.

Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.

The NP role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

This position also supports Drug & Alcohol services such as Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and Addiction Medicine covering the WNSWLHD area.

Working Family friendly hours during the weekdays 19 hours per week.

How to Apply

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
  • Upload your current resume
  • Answer the selection criteria

Contact

Please contact Noreen Edmeades, Team Leader Virtual MHDA on (02) 6393 7632 or at Noreen.Edmeades@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional Information For Applicants

  • All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
  • This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
  • Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
  • Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit : NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
  • Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
  • To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
  • For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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