Overview
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service role at Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. Based in Cherbourg, this role offers the chance to work closely with individuals and communities to support recovery and wellbeing for those experiencing substance use disorders. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values cultural safety, clinical excellence and person-centred care. Whether you're local or looking for a meaningful rural opportunity, this position offers both professional impact and personal connection.
What Your Day Will Look Like
You'll provide specialist nursing consultation and coordinate treatment plans for people navigating substance use challenges. Your role will involve clinical assessments, care planning, and supporting the delivery of programs like the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program. You'll collaborate with health workers, clinicians and community organisations, offering mentorship and guidance while contributing to service improvement. Whether you're facilitating health literacy, refining protocols or supporting team development, your work will reflect the values of dignity, courage and innovation. In Cherbourg, every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, deliver safe care and make a lasting impact.
Let's Talk About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:
* Compassion – you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.
* Integrity – you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do.
* Dignity – you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.
* Innovation – you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.
* Courage – you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up.
Why Us?
Darling Downs Health's (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breastscreens. DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace and to treating all employees with dignity and respect.
Benefits
* Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
* A diverse work culture
* Career development
* Professional development opportunities
* Education opportunities, Study and Research
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
* Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
* Generous Salary Sacrificing
Next steps
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.
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