Drug & Alcohol Clinical Nurse Consultant Emergency Department

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$126,720.88 - $129,314.15 + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) | REQ601356 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 4 September 2025

This is a temporarily funded position until 25 June 2028 with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive Drug & Alcohol assessments in collaboration with mental health clinicians and providing integrated discharge planning for complex patients and carers with a Dual Diagnosis in the Emergency Department. This involves working alongside mental health clinicians / peer workers and community stakeholders across mental health, drug and alcohol, and general health to ensure coordinated care and support before discharge, aiming to improve patient outcomes.

The D&A CNC1 is a clinical expert who leads the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice, provides education and management guidance to healthcare professionals, contributes to research, and offers professional leadership.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.

A Little About Us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks, and friendly people. The region hosts many annual food, wine, and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employs over 8,500 staff, and provides community health services across 58 locations. Short commute times, plentiful childcare and schooling options, and proximity to Sydney and Canberra are additional benefits.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand balancing career aspirations with daily demands and maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging. To assist, we offer benefits including:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - one paid day off per month for eligible full-time employees
• Salary packaging - reduce tax and increase take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay all running costs from pre-taxed salary (eligible employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships for employees and their families
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential support for staff and families
• Discounted private health insurance options
• Career progression, professional development, and secondment opportunities

Requirements

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then submit your resume and answer the selection criteria via our online portal. Essential requirements include:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• At least 5 years full-time post-registration experience, with approved post-registration nursing qualifications relevant to Drug & Alcohol, or other qualifications deemed appropriate by a public hospital or health organization
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment. We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment, aligning with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards, ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported, and included. All staff are expected to prioritize the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and more information about ISLHD
• Visit the Stepping Up website to support Aboriginal people in navigating the recruitment process
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• For queries or help applying, contact Susan Bresnahan at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au