Part-Time Clinical Nurse Consultant, AOD Services

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & salary packaging

World-class precinct

Oncology & transplant program exposure

Education leave & scholarships

Health & wellbeing benefits

Entitlements transfer from NSW Health

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) for the Alcohol & Drug Service at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney. The role is a max-term contract part-time (20 hours per week) until January 2028, located in Darlinghurst, with a focus on expert clinical leadership and service development.

You will provide specialized consultation, lead patient care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality care and education across hospital and statewide services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Division 1 registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, 3+ years in the specialty.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to AOD nursing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical consultation and leadership for AOD patients across PANDA Unit, ED and inpatient services.
• Deliver advisory support to health professionals via DASAS for evidence-based decisions.
• Lead patient care coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement through audits, evaluations, and clinical governance activities.
• Develop and deliver education and resources to build workforce capability in AOD care.
• Contribute to strategic development and enhancement of Drug & Alcohol services.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical leadership

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualifications

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) for the Alcohol & Drug Service at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney. The role is a max-term contract part-time (20 hours per week) until January 2028, located in Darlinghurst, with a focus on expert clinical leadership and service development.

You will provide specialized consultation, lead patient care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive quality care and education across hospital and statewide services.