Registered Nurse - Opioid Treatment Program - Port Macquarie

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District seeks a Registered Nurse to support individuals with Alcohol and Other Drug issues, delivering trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care within the Opioid Treatment Program. Role emphasises evidence-based nursing practice, professional integrity, and a commitment to person-centred care.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, dignity and respect in every interaction, under Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professional integrity and compassionate, person-centred care.
• Undergoes Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for RNs.
• Applies trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide high-quality, person-centred care in line with professional standards.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for Opioid Treatment Program clients.
• Promote safety, dignity and respect in all care delivery aspects.

Skills

Professionalism

Evidence-based nursing practice

Trauma-Informed Care

Recovery principles

Education

Nursing registration (Division 1)

Job description

You will support individuals with Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) issues through evidence-based interventions grounded in the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery-Oriented Practice.

Key responsibilities

• In this position, you will coordinate and provide high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to improving health outcomes for clients engaged in the Opioid Treatment Program by promoting safety, dignity, and respect in every aspect of care delivery.

What you need

• You are a Registered Nurse who demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care.
• With current registration through the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (Division 1), you bring a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice and a dedication to supporting individuals engaged in opioid agonist treatment.
• You have a strong grasp of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery principles, applying these approaches to promote dignity, safety, and empowerment in your clients.