Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Drug & Alcohol HDACL Clinical Skills Enhancement Program
Join the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) in the Drug & Alcohol HDACL Clinical Skills Enhancement Program.
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time Until 11th May 2026
Position Classification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:
$113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Annum Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:
38
Location:
Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
Applications Close Date:
Wednesday 15th October, 2025
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is
'exceptional care, healthier lives'.
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
This project is a unique and exciting initiative aimed at increasing the number of qualified senior nurses across the state and promoting the field 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.
What You'll Be Doing?
This position is part of a team that provides senior nursing leadership and drug and alcohol consultation liaison services to SESLHD health facilities. 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.
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!
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the drug and alcohol nursing field.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex drug & alcohol clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply qualified and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
statement: SESLHD is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Drug & Alcohol Hdacl Clinical Skills Enhancement Program
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 Melbourne