Registered Nurse - Case manager

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District at Mount Druitt CAM is seeking a Registered Nurse – Case Manager to deliver safe, patient-centred nursing care within opioid treatment services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support recovery, and provide culturally responsive, non-judgmental care for diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This temporary part-time role offers 24 hours per week, a competitive hourly rate, and

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA is required.
• Experience in patient case management is essential.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
• Ability to liaise within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
• Non-judgmental attitude with patients and carers.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependence and current treatments.
• Must hold a NSW driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver opioid treatment nursing care and support individualised care plans.
• Coordinate and evaluate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote safe, ethical, culturally responsive care aligned with standards.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues to maintain high practice standards.
• Balance clinical demands and priorities in a busy environment.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary liaison

Non-judgmental attitude

Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues

NSW Driver's Licence

Education

Nursing Registration with AHPRA

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in opioid treatment and recovery-focused care Empower people through compassionate, person-centred nursing and case management Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting diverse communities Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 11.07.27) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Location: Mount Druitt CAM

Where you'll be working

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Mount Druitt CAM, where your nursing expertise will contribute to accessible, compassionate and culturally responsive care for people accessing opioid treatment services.

• Be part of a healthcare environment that values collaboration, professional integrity and better health outcomes for individuals, carers and families.
• Make a meaningful impact: Support people with diverse health needs through specialised drug health services.
• Work collaboratively: Partner with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Champion inclusive care: Help ensure care is respectful, culturally responsive and responsive to individual needs, including those of Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities.
• Grow your professional practice: Contribute to evidence-based nursing, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in care delivery.

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Nurse – Case Manager, you’ll provide safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care while supporting the delivery of opioid treatment services. You’ll help individuals, carers and families navigate their care and work towards improved health and wellbeing.

• Deliver specialised nursing care: Provide opioid treatment services and contribute to planned, individualised care that supports health and wellbeing.
• Coordinate and evaluate care: Work with the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, assess and review care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Promote best practice: Advocate for patients and carers, ensuring care is safe, ethical, culturally responsive and aligned with relevant clinical standards.
• Strengthen team capability: Share knowledge, provide education and support nursing colleagues to maintain high standards of practice.
• Manage competing priorities: Balance clinical demands, use resources effectively and maintain quality care in a busy environment, including when supporting people experiencing complex needs or challenging behaviours.

Essential Criteria

• Current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Skills and experience in patient case management
• Able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team
• Non judgmental attitude with patients
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependence issues and current treatment interventions
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Requisition ID: REQ688852

Applications Close: 4 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.