Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) Ambulatory Care - Drug and Alcohol

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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ537090 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum plus Superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537090
Location: The Langton Centre


Applications close date:
4 December 2024


Where you'll be working

The goal of SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use. SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals.

The Role

This position is part of a multidisciplinary team, expected to provide senior nursing leadership within the Ambulatory Care Service. Including the provision of care coordination and clinical care to patients with Drug and Alcohol issues in SESLHD hospital and community settings. The CNS2 is responsible for the care coordination and treatment continuum from Ambulatory Care services within the community and inpatient admissions within Sydney Hospital. This position is expected to demonstrate advanced evidence based drug and alcohol treatment knowledge in care coordination aimed at integrating clinical services across multiple teams.

The 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! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  • Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. 
  • Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. 

Selection Criteria

  1. 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 specialty, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate; Current NSW Driver’s License with proven good driving record and willingness to use for work purposes.
  2. Demonstrated skills in case management, including care coordination, advanced clinical skills in patient/client assessment and care planning across multiple sites including hospital admissions specific to drug and alcohol patients.
  3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Health Policies related to D&A treatment.
  4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community organisations.
  5. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector and community based services.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications.



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For role related queries or questions, please contact Kyrsten Winkley via email at kyrsten.winkley@health.nsw.gov.au


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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants

  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
  • 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. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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