Registered Nurse - DACS
| Organisation / Entity: | Hunter New England Local Health District |
| Job category: | Nursing and Midwifery | Registered Nurse |
| Job location: | Central & North Coasts / Newcastle, Hunter & Region |
| Job reference number: | REQ633874 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | $74317.94 - $104336.27 |
| Closing date: | 26/01/2026 - 11:59 PM |
Be part of a dynamic team and make a difference. Join a compassionate service where every interaction helps support recovery and empower healthier futures.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 p.a +12% super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ633874
Location: Manning Base Hospital
Applications Close: Monday 26th January 2026
Where You’ll Be Working
This role is based at the Lower Mid North Coast Opiate Dependence Service, a small and highly engaged treatment service located on the Manning Base Hospital campus in Taree. Positioned along the Manning River and surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, Taree offers the perfect combination of regional tranquillity and everyday convenience. With essential services, supermarkets, cafés and shops all within walking distance, you’ll enjoy a short commute and a relaxed lifestyle.
The service sits close to the coastal towns of Forster and Tuncurry, giving you easy access to stunning beaches, riverfront walks, boating, fishing and weekend escapes. Affordable housing, welcoming communities, great schools and vibrant local markets make Taree an ideal base for health professionals looking for balance, connection and a strong sense of place.
The team culture is warm, inclusive and genuinely supportive. You’ll be working alongside a multidisciplinary team who value collaboration, enjoy working together, and are deeply passionate about supporting patients and their families with empathy, respect and professionalism.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse in the Drug and Alcohol team, you will deliver compassionate, specialised clinical care to people experiencing substance use issues. Your work will span withdrawal management, medication support, harm-minimisation education and brief counselling, while ensuring care is always trauma-informed, person-centred and respectful of each individual’s goals and circumstances.
Each day brings meaningful interactions with patients as you collaborate closely with families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to support recovery, improve safety and enhance wellbeing. You will also coordinate referrals to rehabilitation and community-based services, ensuring continuity of care and empowering patients toward independence and resilience. From your first day, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager, a Clinical Nurse Consultant and a team of experienced Registered Nurses and administration staff.
This is a role where your communication skills, empathy and professionalism truly matter—and where the care you deliver has a tangible impact on individuals and the broader community. You’ll receive a thorough orientation to the service and ongoing access to experienced educators, clinical guidance and multidisciplinary support. Whether you are new to the specialty or expanding your career within Drug and Alcohol services, you will have opportunities for professional development, mentorship and continuous learning within a team that values growth and collaboration.
About You
- You are calm, approachable and grounded, with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
- You bring a respectful, good-natured presence to your work and understand the importance of maintaining professional and ethical boundaries at all times.
- You thrive in a team environment, value collaborative practice and communicate effectively with colleagues and patients alike.
Whether you already have experience in drug and alcohol care or are motivated to develop your skills in this area, you’re someone who brings compassion, curiosity and steadiness to each interaction.
Above all, you are committed to providing safe, compassionate care and supporting individuals through what can be some of the most challenging and transformative moments of their lives.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and ability to undertake work responsibilities out of normal work hours with a willingness to travel when required.
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact William Robertson on Bill.Robertson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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