Clinical Nurse Specialist - Drug and Alcohol Services

Make a meaningful impact—use your clinical expertise to guide patients toward better health outcomes and lasting support beyond discharge.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum + 11.5% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ575365
Applications Close: Monday, 9th June 2025.

About the Role:
The successful applicant will be supported to use their knowledge and training to provide consultative care to inpatients with substance use problems to maximise the health outcomes for each individual client/patient. You will do this by assisting and supporting fellow hospital colleagues with your clinical skills and service delivery knowledge to ensure:

• Clients can achieve tailored clinical outcomes and, 
• That clients are provided adequate education around pathways to care – not only whilst they are an inpatient, but also after discharge.

You will be supported by your Line Manager, DACS Clinical Nurse Consultant and the multidisciplinary DACS team. You will be provided with support for tailored education and training, including post graduate qualifications.



Where you'll be working:

This position is located in Taree on the Lower Mid North Coast. In this position you will initially have support of a specialist AOD Clinical Nurse Consultant, Drug and Alcohol Medical Staff Specialist along with multidisciplinary members of the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) team who are as equally invested in the wellbeing of the clients/patients. Located on the banks of the sparkling Manning River, Taree is known for its picturesque environment with national parks, waterfalls and the Barrington Coast within easy reach, making this position the perfect solution for an outdoor adventurist looking for a new opportunity – both in career and lifestyle. 



About You:

To be suitable for this position, you must be compassionate and approachable with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience. Your attention to detail will assist in ensuring care is individualised to suit patient’s needs, and your ability to remain professional will ensure the Code of Conduct is always followed. You must be capable of taking responsibility, have exceptional people skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.


Essential Requirements:

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Post registration qualifications relevant to the area of specialty with at least 3 years post registration experience within the clinical area of Drug & Alcohol or Mental Health.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. 
4. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact William Robertson on Bill.Robertson@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
 

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 

 Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
 
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