Clinical Nurse Specialist - Drug & Alcohol Enhancement Program
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ555578 Requisition #
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum plus Superannutation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ555578
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Drug & Alcohol Services is offering temporary CNS (Grade 2) positions (full-time) for nurses to learn and expand their expertise in Hospital Consultation and Liaison.
This project is a unique and exciting initiative to increase capacity of qualified senior nurses across the state and the promotion of drug and alcohol nursing. The position will work alongside the Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison (HDACL) and/or the Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Service (SUPPS) workforce across the district (Prince of Wales, St George and Sutherland Hospitals).
Why choose this role?
- Gain hands-on experience in the assessment, treatment, and management of substance use disorders.
- Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including senior nurses, addiction medicine specialists, psychologists, allied health professionals and consumer team.
- Receive structured training and regular peer-based supervision to enhance confidence and clinical skills.
- Exposure to a range of treatment approaches, including withdrawal management, opioid agonist treatment, pharmacotherapies, and psychosocial interventions.
- Strengthen your transferable skills in a growing and in-demand field.
This is an excellent opportunity for CNS2s to broaden their clinical expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in Drug & Alcohol Services.
Please note that successful applicants will be seconded to these positions for a period of 6 months. Please discuss your interest in the program with your manager when applying
This position is part of a team that provides senior nursing leadership and drug and alcohol consultation liaison services to SESLHD health facilities.
This position is expected to demonstrate advanced evidence based drug and alcohol treatment knowledge in the provision of patient care. The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within the Drug and Alcohol specialty. The Drug and Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist develops, facilitates, implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registered Nurse Division 1 National Registration (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison Services, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in consultation and liaison and an ability to use advanced clinical skills in patient/client assessment and care planning.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research, with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Health Policies related to D&A treatment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community based services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications.
- Current valid NSW drivers licence with proven good driving record and willingness to use for work purposes.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
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 contact Tracy.Cowan@health.nsw.gov.au or Michelle.Loustau@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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.
