Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Study leave

Scholarships support

Fitness benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's Public Hospital Sydney is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) for the Alcohol & Drug Service. This max-term, part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on expert clinical leadership, coordinating care for patients with alcohol and other drug conditions across hospital services.

You will provide specialist consultations, support DASAS, and drive quality improvement while delivering education to enhance workforce capability within a renowned public health precinct.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience; at least 3 years in the specialty.
• Approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field.
• Ability to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated integration of knowledge and clinical skills with effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical consultation and leadership in assessment/management of AOD patients across hospital and statewide services.
• Deliver specialist planning for complex AOD conditions across PANDA Unit, ED and inpatient services.
• Offer DASAS advisory support to health professionals to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Lead and coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes and safety.
• Drive quality improvement through audits, evaluation, research participation and governance activities.
• Develop and deliver education/training resources to build workforce capability.
• Contribute to strategic development of Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison and DASAS services.

Skills

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA

Postgraduate nursing qualifications

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Alcohol & Drug Service

Role type: Max term contract part time (20 hours per week until January 2028)

Shift details: 7 day rotating roster

Department and location: Alcohol & Drug Service, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $ 149,408.12 - $ 152,392.73 (pro-rata) + super

Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney's premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Provide expert clinical consultation and leadership in the assessment and management of patients with alcohol and other drug (AOD) related conditions across hospital and statewide services, driving quality care, education, service improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.


• Provide specialist clinical consultation, assessment and management planning for patients with complex alcohol and other drug related conditions across the PANDA Unit, Emergency Department and inpatient services.


• Deliver expert advice to health professionals through the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS), supporting evidence-based clinical decision making across NSW.


• Lead and coordinate patient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise health outcomes and ensure safe, high-quality clinical practice.


• Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits, service evaluation, research participation, clinical governance activities and implementation of innovative models of care.


• Develop and deliver education, training and clinical resources to build workforce capability and support best-practice management of AOD presentations.


• Contribute to the strategic development, promotion and ongoing enhancement of Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison and DASAS services.

About you

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency


• Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full-time equivalent experience in the specialty field


• Approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development


• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in your daily practice


• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income


• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes


• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives


• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre


• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care


• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships


• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations


• Coming from NSW Health? Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.