Lead Nurse – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)

NSW Health; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Queanbeyan is seeking a Clinical Lead CNC 2 for Alcohol and Other Drugs. You will provide expert clinical consultancy, drive harm minimisation strategies, and lead education for clinicians and partners in a rural health setting.

The role requires AHPRA-registered nursing, postgraduate AOD qualifications or active enrolment, and strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and 38-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs or enrolment in an approved course within 12 months.
• Advanced skills in alcohol and other drug services and harm minimisation.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and conduct/interpret clinical research.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication; team collaboration.
• Clinical leadership and supervision capabilities; provide education and support.

Responsibilities

• Provides a complex, person-centred clinical consultancy service in AOD across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and support education, policies and procedures in the AOD specialty.
• Drive quality improvement and apply evidence-based interventions.
• Provide consultant advice to clients, families and health professionals.

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification in AOD or enrolled in course

Job description

NSW Health in Queanbeyan is seeking a Clinical Lead CNC 2 for Alcohol and Other Drugs. You will provide expert clinical consultancy, drive harm minimisation strategies, and lead education for clinicians and partners in a rural health setting.

The role requires AHPRA-registered nursing, postgraduate AOD qualifications or active enrolment, and strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and 38-hour weeks.