Nurse Practitioner - Drug & Alcohol Services - Port Macquarie

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27/06/2027
Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner
Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $169,429.03
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685213
Applications Close: Thursday September 3rd, 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Why Join Us?

Join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving the lives of people affected by substance use disorders. This role offers the opportunity to practise to the full scope of your Nurse Practitioner endorsement, influence service development, and make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across the Mid North Coast.

We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to innovative, recovery-focused models of care.

What you'll be doing
Provide clinical nursing leadership, ensuring advanced assessment, person centred management planning and investigation including physical assessments, diagnostic reasoning and referrals, together with therapeutic interventions, including psychopharmacological interventions, for people substance use disorders within the NP scope of practice.

To manage care across a variety of health systems to maximize outcomes - engaging in complex and critical thinking;
integrating information and/or evidence; judiciously use clinical investigations; skilfully and empathetically communicating with all involved in the care episode, including the person receiving care and their family and community, and health professional colleagues.
To engage in practice as guided by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Nurse Practitioner Standards Framework.

About You
You are a dedicated Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, with specialised experience in supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders. You have a strong understanding of the assessment and management of alcohol and other drug-related conditions, including withdrawal management and contemporary opioid substitution treatment programs, and are committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care that supports recovery and improved health outcomes.

You bring excellent clinical assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, enabling you to effectively manage complex presentations and respond to the diverse needs of clients in both clinical and community settings. Your understanding of caring for individuals with complex health and social needs allows you to provide holistic, person-centred care that promotes engagement, wellbeing and continuity of treatment.

A strong communicator, you build positive therapeutic relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals through effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication, supported by proficiency in clinical information systems and technology. You work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to plan, coordinate and deliver outcome-focused care, ensuring services are tailored to individual needs and aligned with best practice. With a current NSW driver's licence and a willingness to travel, you are committed to providing accessible and responsive care across a range of community and healthcare settings.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.