Medical Jobs Australia.com Clinical Nurse Consultant - Hospital Alcohol & Other Drugs Consultation Liaison Hospital Alcohol and Other Drugs Consultation Liaison (AOD-CL) services play a key role in the assessing and managing AOD related conditions during hospital visits, either to the Emergency Department or on the wards.
The central aim of AOD-CL is to enhance the safety, clinical outcomes, quality and efficiency of services for patients with substance use disorders in hospital settings. Our benefits: Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part-time staff)
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Employment type: Temporary Full - Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ673029 Vaccination Category: A Located in: Wagga Wagga
What you'll be doing
The CNC collaborates closely with the emergency department, inpatient wards, mental health inpatient units, and community alcohol and other drug providers to ensure integrated, seamless care pathways,
including effective discharge planning and referral.
The role also builds the capability of hospital and inpatient mental health staff through mentoring, education and participation in quality improvement and clinical governance activities, aligning practice with the NSW Health Hospital Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison Model of Care and the NSW Health Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment.
Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:
Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse-Midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, AHPRA)
Minimum of five years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, including at least three years in the drug and alcohol specialty, and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the field NSW Working with children clearance
Compliance with Vaccination category A Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required
More information:
1. Download the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Greig, Nurse Manager - Alcohol and Other Drugs Integrated Care Service on 0484 948 ***or ***@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: 5 August 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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