Registered Nurse - Drug & Alcohol St George

Employment Details

Employment Type
:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
:
Registered Nurse

Remuneration
: $74,317.94 - $ per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition : REQ
642800

Location
:
St.George Community Health Centre, Kogarah

Applications Close
:
Wednesday 4 March 2026

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St.

George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for the delivery of safe and compassionate person‑centred care in collaboration with client, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders, treatment, and harm minimisation principles.
• Clinical experience in the Drug and Alcohol nursing specialty is desired but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries at all times.
• Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.

For additional details, click the following:

• for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Burdess on Matthew.

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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-Aboriginal…