Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Aboriginal Health Team - Drug Health Services - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ583701 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full time, 38 hours per week until 03/04/2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2170.30 - $2241.60 per week
Requisition ID: REQ583701
Application Close Date: 29/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 02/07/2025 – 09/07/2025
Contact Details: Kurt Simpson – 0472 802 627 | Kurt.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.au
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8am - 4.30pm
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Drug Health Service is excited to launch a new Aboriginal Drug Health Team—a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting Aboriginal people and communities impacted by drug and alcohol misuse, with a particular focus on ice use. This team will deliver care through a culturally responsive, holistic model that recognises the importance of connection to culture, community, and country in the healing journey.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join this innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a passionate group of professionals—including Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors, a Social Worker, and an Aboriginal Program Coordinator—to provide person-centred care that is grounded in cultural safety and respect. The successful candidate will work across acute and primary care settings, supporting client engagement, care planning, care coordination, and harm reduction treatment.
This position is based in Cabramatta and will involve travel across the South West Sydney region, working on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug, and Gundungurra peoples. As part of the Aboriginal Drug Health Team, you will be supported by an Aboriginal Program Coordinator and have access to a wide range of cultural supports, including:
- Cultural supervision and mentoring
- The SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Unit
- A strong network of Aboriginal colleagues across the district
We welcome applications from both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are passionate about working in partnership with Aboriginal communities and committed to delivering culturally safe, compassionate care.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a transformative initiative that places culture, healing, and community at the centre of everything we do.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Describe your experience providing culturally responsive care, particularly in relation to drug and alcohol misuse within Aboriginal communities. How do you incorporate cultural understanding and compassion into your nursing practice?
- Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with Aboriginal clients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to support care planning and engagement. What strategies did you use to ensure communication was effective and care was responsive?
- Tell us about a time you applied critical thinking and clinical expertise to manage a complex situation in a drug and alcohol setting. How did you demonstrate leadership, manage risk, and contribute to quality improvement?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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