Supporting better health outcomes through specialist care.

Remuneration: $70.30 - $78.91 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Hours Per Week: 38 Hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ680895

Location: Maitland Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 16th August 2026

Make a real difference in drug and alcohol care.

Join the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) Consultation Liaison Team based at Maitland Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2. In this rewarding role, you'll provide specialist nursing expertise, clinical leadership and care coordination across acute hospital settings, supporting people experiencing drug and alcohol-related issues. Working with multidisciplinary teams across the Hunter New England network, you'll play a key role in improving patient outcomes, with a particular focus on young people presenting to emergency and inpatient services.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you'll provide specialist drug and alcohol care, clinical leadership and care coordination across acute and community settings.

In this role, you will:

- Provide assessment, care planning, case management and withdrawal support.
- Deliver specialist advice to emergency departments, inpatient units and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support patients, families and carers through education and advocacy.
- Build strong partnerships to deliver coordinated care.
- Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Essential Requirements

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post-registration qualifications in the specialty area and a minimum of three years' post-registration experience within the clinical specialty.
- A current NSW Driver Licence (or eligibility to drive in NSW) and willingness to travel for work purposes.

What We Offer

When you join Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services,



you'll become part of a highly experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care across Hunter Recent England

We offer

- Comprehensive orientation and onboarding.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Fleet vehicles available for work-related travel.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Up to 6 weeks annual leave for eligible nurses

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across Hunter New England.

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Raka Tierney on @health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.





- Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact *@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

- To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Information for Applicants

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via ***@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison (Hunter Region)
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📍 Hunter Region