Drug and Alcohol Clinician – Registered Nurse
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Drug and Alcohol Clinician – Registered Nurse
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Far West Local Health District
Drug and Alcohol Clinician – Registered Nurse
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Drug and Alcohol Clinician – Registered Nurse
role at
Far West Local Health District
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Registered Nurse
Remuneration:
$72,152.53 - $101,299.48 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:
38
Requisition ID:
REQ
Location:
Broken Hill NSW
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke
We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "
Living and Working
" in the Far West.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide specialist assessment, care planning, treatment, withdrawal management, case management and referral services to people experiencing drug and alcohol problems and collaborate in the further development and delivery of a comprehensive multidisciplinary drug and alcohol service.
What Is On Offer
5 weeks paid annual leave per year (pro-rata)
Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
Novated leasing
A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
Fitness Passport
Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training
A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
About The Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of two years clinical experience working in the drug and alcohol sector.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in drug and alcohol clinical practices and treatment interventions.
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement recovery oriented individualised person centred and trauma informed care to clients of the Drug and Alcohol service
Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and their families to enhance health outcomes.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills together with willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues and students.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including the verbal and written ability to communicate and consult with clients, family and/or carers and other health, community and welfare professionals together with intermediate computer skills including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems and the ability to maintain accurate medical records utilising appropriate documentation and entering data related to activity in a timely manner.
Current licence to drive in NSW
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Zeiser on
Applications Close: 15th September 2025
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Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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