AOD Clinical Nurse Consultant – Part-Time Leader

Medical Jobs Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff benefits packages

Professional development support

Health & wellbeing benefits

Sponsorship - work rights for AU

Job summary

St Vincent's Public Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) for the Alcohol & Drug Service. This max-term, part-time role (20 hours/week until Jan 2028) offers leadership in AOD care, interdisciplinary collaboration and education within a renowned public hospital.

You will provide expert clinical consultation, guide management for complex cases, and support evidence-based practice across PANDA, ED and inpatient services, with a pro-rata salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post‑registration experience, with at least 3 years in the specialty field.
• Postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team with ongoing professional development.
• Strong integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical consultation and leadership in assessment and management of AOD conditions across hospital and statewide services.
• Provide specialist consultation and management planning for patients with complex AOD conditions across PANDA Unit, ED and inpatient services.
• Deliver expert advice to health professionals through the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS).
• Lead and coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes and safe practice.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits, service evaluation, research participation and governance activities.
• Develop and deliver education, training and clinical resources to build workforce capability.
• Contribute to the strategic development and enhancement of Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison and DASAS services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

AOD expertise

Education & training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

RN Division 1 with AHPRA

Postgraduate nursing qualifications

Job description

St Vincent's Public Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) for the Alcohol & Drug Service. This max-term, part-time role (20 hours/week until Jan 2028) offers leadership in AOD care, interdisciplinary collaboration and education within a renowned public hospital.

You will provide expert clinical consultation, guide management for complex cases, and support evidence-based practice across PANDA, ED and inpatient services, with a pro-rata salary and generous benefits.