Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.22 Per Hour Plus Superannuation Hours Per Week: 30 Requisition ID: REQ606414 Location: Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick Applications Close Date: Sunday 28th September, 2025 What You'll Be Doing 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. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use. The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for the delivery of specialist drug and alcohol nursing consultancy services in hospital and inpatient mental health settings in accordance with the NSW Health Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison (HDACL) and SESLHD Emergency Department Assessment Unit (EDAU) Model of Care. The EDAU Model of Care aims to provide a safe, low stimulus environment in which patients displaying behavioural disturbances arising from mental health and/or drug and alcohol related causes can be admitted, assessed and treated by a multidisciplinary team with care co-ordination focus to link into identified treatment and support services. The position delivers clinical leadership and education, and participates in research, quality improvement activities and clinical services planning in accordance with the criteria for a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 as per the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award. The part-time position will work a 7-day roster with 8 or 10 hour shift pattern and will primarily be based at Prince of Wales Hospital however the successful applicant may be required to rotate to other sites including St George Hospital and Sutherland Hospital. Benefits 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. Selection Criteria : Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver’s License.Minimum 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaborate within a multidisciplinary frame work with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and knowledge of the practice development framework to clinical practice.Demonstrated involvement in the development /change of clinical practice underpinned by evidence based research.Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning.Proven skills in clinical teaching, the identification of education needs in the clinical area, and competency in the use of contemporary information systems.Ability to apply clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently. Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Abigail Lax on Abigail.Lax@health.nsw.gov.au Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. 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 An eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment 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 descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offerWe do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
