Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2), Alcohol and Drug Service Outpatients - St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney

Role title:  Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)

Role type:  Max term contract full time (until June 2026)

Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Service - Outpatients, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

Salary: $113,243.15 - $116, 963.48 (pro-rata) + super.

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) has nursing staff located in outpatient areas including Rankin Court Treatment Centre (RCTC),
  Opioid Treatment Program, Outpatients, Stimulant Services and the Assertive Community Management (ACM) Program.

• Providing integral clinical leadership and oversight within the units of the ADS, primarily ADS Outpatients and RCTC, conducting assessments and complex care treatment planning, brief interventions and medication administration.

• Liaising with other health care professionals within SVHS and with external agencies, to ensure appropriate drug and alcohol treatment strategies are implemented.

• Extended leadership role in coordination of nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes.

About you

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.

• Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.

• Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team at a senior level.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 11 July 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.