Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ551346 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 17 February 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551346
Location: St George Hospital, The Sutherland Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551346
Location: St George Hospital, The Sutherland Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital
Where you'll be working
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 Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for the delivery of specialist drug and alcohol nursing consultancy services in hospital and inpatient mental health settings in accordance with the NSW Health Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison Model of Care. The position also has significant responsibilities in the delivery of clinical leadership and education, and participates in research, quality improvement activities and clinical services planning in accordance with the criteria for a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 as per the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award. The position is primarily based at St George Hospital however may be required to work across multiple SESLHD locations, including Sydney Hospital & Sydney Eye Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, St George Hospital and Sutherland Hospital, as well as the community Drug & Alcohol Services. The position works day shifts Monday to Friday inclusive.
The Benefits
- 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.
Selection Criteria
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver’s License.
- Minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the drug & alcohol specialty field, and post graduate qualifications relevant to the drug & alcohol nursing practice or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
- Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaborate within a multidisciplinary frame work with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Lynsey McKendrick via email at Lynsey.McKendrick@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Reasonable Adjustments
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@health.nsw.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.
Information for applicants
- 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.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
