Registered Nurse/Midwife - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Services
Employer: NSW Health
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service, Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Country
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until June 2026)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Responsibilities
Provide perinatal drug and alcohol assessment, coordinated care planning, and therapeutic education for women and families up to three months post‑birth.
Work across community and hospital settings, building solid relationships with maternity, child and family, and Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service (DACS) teams.
Focus on healthy family functioning, enhancing parenting skills, and managing complex challenges as they arise.
Deliver holistic, evidence‑based care that supports positive outcomes for parents, babies and their support networks.
Qualifications
Experience in perinatal care, drug & alcohol, women’s health, or community nursing/midwifery.
Strong skills in comprehensive assessment, risk identification, and care planning.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and facilitate case reviews or interagency meetings.
Commitment to culturally protected practice, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Transparent, compassionate communication and confident documentation skills.
Non‑judgemental, trauma‑informed, and values‑led approach to care.
Current unrestricted driver’s licence and ability to travel for work purposes.
Benefits
Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero.
Proximity to shopping and other services.
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – enabling true work‑life balance.
Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
Fitness Passport for health and well‑being – discounted gym options for you and your family.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.
Contact: Tara Checkley,
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