Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse (RN2-8/CNS2) - TFT (up to June 2027) - Silverwater

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

REQ690952

Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time (up to 27 June 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (2-8) & Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
Remuneration: Dependent on classification as per Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2025
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690952
Position Title: Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse (RN2-8/CNS2)

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

We're currently looking for Drug & Alcohol Registered Nurse to provide a broad range of services, including:

• Assessment & management of Intoxication and withdrawal states.
• Assessment & management of patients requesting to commence on an Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) program or who are being maintained on an OST program whilst in custody.
• Substance Use and Pregnancy (SUP) program.
• Brief interventions including provision of harm minimisation strategies and related health education initiatives.
• Release care planning.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary plus super and leave loading is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:

• Additional allowances may apply
• Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
• Access to salary packaging benefits.
• Fitness passport (if you're eligible)
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

• Outline your knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and management of Drug and Alcohol health concerns of patients.
• How do you approach situations where there are conflicting priorities within a multidisciplinary healthcare team?

Applications Close: Wednesday 23rd September, 11:59pm

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