A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
The successful applicant will be the main point of contact for SafeScript NSW Clinical Advice Line and the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS).
The CNC will work in collaboration with Alcohol and Drug Staff Specialists, Mental Health clinicians and Pain Service clinicians.
SafeScript NSW Clinical Advice Line and DASAS are NSW state-wide telephone services that offers advice to health professionals on the clinical management of patients with Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) concerns (DASAS), and support health professionals to provide appropriate care for patients with complex conditions such as pain (acute and chronic), anxiety, insomnia and substance use.
As part of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) widely, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide mentorship, education and leadership both within the ADS and to targeted clinicians in other local health districts as part of the ADS Telehealth partnerships.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
