SESLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Drug and Alcohol Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Annum, Plus Super

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: St George Community Health Service, Kogarah

Applications Close: 26 September 2025

Where you'll be working: Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community. PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. 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.

Role responsibilities

• The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 delivers senior nursing leadership in the coordination and delivery of community drug and alcohol treatment services.
• The position works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, support, crisis intervention, care planning and evaluation of care in line with NSW Health Clinical Care Standards: Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment.

Respirator use NSW

Health workers may be required to use a respirator as part of their appointment with NSW Health. Where a respirator is required for use, workers will be instructed in their safe use; including donning, doffing and fit checking. Staff may be required to complete fit testing to selected respirator/s to assess their facial fit/seal. At all times when a health worker is required to use a respirator, the health worker must not have any facial hair present. Processes are in place to support workers that need to keep facial hair due to religious observance requirements and/ or health conditions.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the drug and alcohol nursing field, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex drug & alcohol clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.

Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.

Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.

Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.

Need more information?

1) Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2) Applying for this position

For role related queries contact Paul Robinson at the address provided in the original posting.

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 age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-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, 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 vacancies

- Employment 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 description

- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer

- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website