Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Substance Use in

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$62.04 - $63.31 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week **|** Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 **|** Nowra Drug & Alcohol **|** REQ531870 **|** Applications close: 19 November 2024

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

The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Specialty (SUPPS) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a clinical expert who, through leadership, education, training, and mentoring, facilitates excellence in clinical practice and research and provides expert advice to patients and carers with complex health care needs in relation to substance misuse.

The CNC works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, support, crisis intervention, care planning and evaluation of care in line with the NSW Health Clinical Care Standards: Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment. The CNC provides expert consultation and advice to health care workers and external agencies for patients with complex needs through their continuum of care until discharge.

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

**A little about us.**

In the Shoalhaven, on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate three hospital sites**:David Berry Hospital**, **Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital** and **Milton Ulladulla Hospital**.

There are many benefits of living and working in** **the Shoalhaven**.** The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme - this position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $5,000. **Head here for more information.** #RuralHealthIncentives
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum 5 years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience and a post graduate qualification in the field of Drug and Alcohol clinical practice, or other qualifications or experience relevant to the Drug and Alcohol specialty.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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