Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Drug and Alcohol at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

133191.02

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drug and alcohol treatment, Clinical nursing, Care coordination, Strategic planning, Evidence-based practice, Harm reduction, Critical thinking, Time management, Case management, Stakeholder engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) Role type: Max Term Part Time (20 hours per week until June 2027) Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 (pro-rata) + super Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Providing senior nursing experience to the GLAD (GP Liaison in Alcohol and Other Drugs) Project. Demonstrate advanced evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment knowledge in the provision of client care, as well as advanced strategic planning and management for local services. The GLAD project aims to support better collaboration between specialist Drug and Alcohol Services (DAS) and General Practice within the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) Improving care for individuals with drug and alcohol issues leading to better client experience and health outcomes. Provides care coordination for clients with Drug and Alcohol, develops care plans in consultation with key internal/external parties, focusing on harm reduction principles About you Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. Approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she/they are appointed or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How to apply The closing date for applications is 11 May 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The role provides senior nursing expertise to the GP Liaison in Alcohol and Other Drugs (GLAD) project to improve collaboration between specialist services and general practice. Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating client care, and applying harm reduction principles within a complex clinical environment.