Registered Nurse - Transitional to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time and Temporary Full-Time opportunities available until either January 2026 OR June 2026.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ570463
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Closing Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025



The Service:
Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) aims to improve health and reduce harm for individuals, their families and carers and the wider community.

DACS is a specialist treatment service for people with substance use problems. Harm Minimisation is a key tenet of the model of care. It is a multidisciplinary service that includes nursing, medical and allied health clinicians alongside peer support and Aboriginal health workers. DACS operates in a range of community, outpatient and inpatient settings, providing prevention, early intervention drug and alcohol assessment and treatment counselling and case management throughout Hunter New England Health.


What's on offer?
This role offers an excellent pathway to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). By working at the forefront of drug and alcohol care, you’ll gain extensive experience in complex case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and specialist consultation. Your involvement in delivering in-service training, shaping clinical practices will further solidify your expertise. With the added support of mentorship, structured education opportunities, and a postgraduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol studies, you’ll be well-positioned to advance your career and achieve CNS status, driving leadership and excellence in this critical area of healthcare.


The role:
In this role, you’ll utilise your advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality, individualised nursing care. Collaborating with Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services, you’ll support primary treating teams while providing a Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison service to emergency departments, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics. In this capacity, you’ll provide recommendations for patients with substance use issues, enhancing care delivery and outcomes. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your expertise by delivering in-service training and contributing to the development of specialty clinical practices.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth. With mentorship from our Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultant, monthly education sessions, and study leave, we’ll back you as you pursue a postgraduate certificate in Drug and Alcohol.


Where you’ll be working: 
The city of Newcastle offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant urban life. With stunning beaches just a stone’s throw away, you can enjoy the surf and breathtaking coastal walks. Newcastle has a laid-back feel that makes it easy to feel at home, while still offering all the amenities of a big city. Whether you're exploring the stunning coastline or enjoying a coffee in one of the trendy cafes, Newcastle offers a unique and welcoming lifestyle.


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:

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.
  
  

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• 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.
• 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.  
• If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Raka Tierney at Raka.Tierney@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: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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