At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients with drug and alcohol issues in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join ISLHD, a diverse and inclusive health service dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and allocated days off.
- Other info: Flexible work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in drug and alcohol care.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.
$143,574.55 - $156,512.21 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time | REQ684392 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 26 August 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison staff will provide assessment and management support of patients with drug and alcohol related conditions during Emergency Department presentations and/or hospital admissions. The aim of Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison (HDA-CL) is to enhance the safety, clinical outcomes, quality and efficiency of services for patients with substance use disorders in hospitals across the ISLHD, including the Safe Assessment Unit (SAU).
The Safe Assessment Unit is a designated unit providing support, early dual diagnosis intervention, and a calming therapeutic environment to patients exhibiting behaviours of concern, including drug and alcohol intoxication and/or withdrawal. The HDA-CL nurse is a clinical expert who, through leadership, facilitates excellence in research based clinical practice, delivers education and management advice to health care professionals, participates in research and provides professional leadership. The HDA-CL staff model the CORE (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment) values of the organisation.
The position is based out of Shellharbour Hospital, however, will be expected to travel across the district including the D&A service at Orana.
A little about us. The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) teamwork for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Benefits of working with ISLHD:
- 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
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements:
- Registered nurse with a current licence to practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License.
- Has at least five years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition has approved post registration qualifications within the Drug & Alcohol specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- 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. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ann Camilleri at *************@health.nsw.gov.au.
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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