Transitional Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner, NSLHD Drug & Alcohol Services

About this role

Experienced Transitional Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner wanted to join the passionate team at Northern Sydney Local Health District, Drug & Alcohol Services! Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Nurse Practitioner Remuneration: $3,032.60 - $3,247.10 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ680019Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working NSLHD Drug & Alcohol Services (multi-site support including RNSH, Ryde Hospital, HKH, Brookvale Community Health Centre, NBH) What you'll be doing The Transitional Nurse Practitioner (TNP) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) role is to provide consultation, treatment and referral services to patients with substance use issues in accordance with the role’s Scope of Practice The TNP / NP role is grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health care providers (ANMC 2006). TNP / NPs practice collaboratively as an interdependent member of the multidisciplinary health care team and provide autonomous, person-centred care. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Nurse Registration List A with AHPRA National Registration and holds a current authority to practice. Current authorisation to practice as a Transitional Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner in NSW with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Drug and Alcohol services. Demonstrated high level of skills in the provision of consultation, treatment and referral services to patients with substance use issues in accordance with a Transitional Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioners Scope of Practice. Demonstrated ability to liaise and provide education to other health professionals and the broader community on Drug & Alcohol issues. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Hannah Cook on Hannah.Cook@health.nsw.gov.au or 0467 025 646 This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 03 August 2026 Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 17 August 2026