Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife - SUPPS

Make lasting difference for families when it matters most.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 + 12% super + salary packaging
Location: Maitland Region
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ633763
Applications Close: Monday 26th January 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife who believes in trauma-informed, non-judgemental care?
Join our Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) and play a vital role in supporting women and families during pregnancy and the early postnatal period.
In this highly rewarding role, you’ll work alongside families navigating complex challenges, helping them build safer, healthier futures through evidence-based, harm-minimisation care.

What you'll be doing

In this diverse and impactful role, you will:

• Deliver perinatal drug and alcohol assessments, coordinated care planning, and therapeutic education from pregnancy through to three months post-birth
• Work across community and hospital settings, partnering with maternity, child and family health, and Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service (DACS) teams
• Support healthy family functioning, enhance parenting capacity, and respond confidently to complex psychosocial needs
• Provide holistic, person-centred care that improves outcomes for parents, babies, and their support networks

No two days are the same. Every interaction is an opportunity to create meaningful change through empathy, respect, and clinical excellence.

You'll be well supported through:

• A structured orientation program
• Ongoing guidance from your Line Manager, District Manager, and Allied Health Lead
• Clinical support from Clinical Midwife Consultants (CMC) and DACS Specialists
• Access to ongoing education, professional development, and strong interdisciplinary partnerships

About Us

The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) is a multidisciplinary team within Hunter New England Health, dedicated to improving outcomes for families experiencing substance use challenges.
We work closely with Addiction Medicine Specialists, Clinical Midwife Consultants, and Allied Health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Our culture is supportive, inclusive, and values-driven, grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration.

Why you'll love Maitland

This role is based at Maitland Hospital, with outreach across our Community Health Service in the region.
Maitland combines heritage charm with modern convenience, offering affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant cafés, and easy access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and stunning coastline. Enjoy shorter commutes and a strong sense of community—perfect for balancing a meaningful career with a great lifestyle.

Who we're looking for

We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife (AHPRA-registered) who is passionate about supporting women and families affected by substance use.

You’ll bring:

• 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 safe practice, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Clear, compassionate communication and confident documentation skills
• A non-judgemental, trauma-informed, and values-led approach to care
• Current unrestricted driver's license and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances and working from several service sites across the Lower and Upper Hunter sector
• You’re organised, proactive, and ready to make a difference - one family at a time.

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
• 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 temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Tara Checkley on Tara.Checkley@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

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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 Diseasesfor 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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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