Registered Nurse - Harm Reduction Program

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health, Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Drug Health Service Harm Reduction Program at Redfern Health Centre on a full-time basis.

You will provide primary health care to a vulnerable population, perform assessments, screenings, venepuncture and immunisations, and deliver harm reduction interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Ability to work full-time Monday to Friday.
• Understanding of evidence-informed practice and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and sharing expertise with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary health care including assessments, blood-borne virus screening, venepuncture and immunisation.
• Deliver holistic health care and evidence-based harm reduction interventions to a vulnerable population.
• Promote health, facilitate early intervention, and refer to health and social support services as needed.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Nursing registration AHPRA

Full-time availability

Evidence-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Job description

Registered Nurse - Harm Reduction Program

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81,748 - $114,771 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Redfern Health Centre
Requisition ID:REQ698850

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

The Harm Reduction Program provides a number of services that aim to reduce the transmission of blood borne viruses. This includes the Needle and Syringe Program, which is an evidence based public health program that provides sterile injecting equipment, peer support and healthcare navigation to people who inject drugs. Additionally, the Primary Health Care service offers multidisplinary assessment, treatment and referral for vulnerable people including those who inject drugs.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Drug Health Service Harm Reduction Program in a full-time Monday to Friday position. Working within a multidisciplinary team alongside a Needle Syringe Program, the successful applicant will provide comprehensive primary health care to a vulnerable population, delivering holistic health assessments, blood-borne virus screening, venepuncture, immunisation, health promotion, preventative health care, and evidence-based harm reduction interventions. The role focuses on improving health outcomes for a vulnerable population through person-centred care, early intervention, disease prevention, and referral to appropriate health and social support services.

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Can work a full-time Monday to Friday position
• Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.

Benefits and Perks:

Monthly Accrued Day Off.

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.

Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus .

Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits .

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004) .

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.