Nurse Practitioner — Mental Health & Addiction Care (PT)

Western NSW Local Health District; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 116,000; Part time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Bathurst is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team. The role delivers advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning and therapeutic interventions across Bathurst, Mudgee and Cowra regions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying trauma-informed, person-centred care with professional autonomy, contributing to improved health outcomes for individuals and communities in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nurse Practitioner registration and current practising certificate.
• Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol care is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning and interventions.
• Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed, person-centred care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery across Bathurst, Mudgee and Cowra.
• Exercise professional autonomy while maintaining high-quality care.
• Contribute to improving health outcomes for the community.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Autonomous practice

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District in Bathurst is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team. The role delivers advanced assessment, diagnosis, care planning and therapeutic interventions across Bathurst, Mudgee and Cowra regions.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying trauma-informed, person-centred care with professional autonomy, contributing to improved health outcomes for individuals and communities in a rural setting.