Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688619
Applications Close: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for delivering specialist nursing care and leading development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery to provide effective quality care for patients with complex care needs for the new dedicated inpatient withdrawal management beds. (Port Macquarie Base Hospital).

The position will take a leadership role while working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and act as a clinical expert, professional role model and change agent to promote practice development and quality initiatives that promote safe, efficient, and high-quality care. The position will work closely with the treating medical teams and patient flow manager to ensure efficient and safe bed management

About You
You are an experienced Drug and Alcohol Clinical Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications and significant experience working within the alcohol and other drugs sector. You are passionate about delivering evidence-based, person-centred care and have a strong understanding of contemporary withdrawal management practices, comprehensive assessment,



and therapeutic interventions that support individuals experiencing substance use concerns.

Your advanced clinical skills and sound judgement enable you to effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for consumers with complex needs. You are committed to delivering treatment that aligns with best practice guidelines while embracing the principles of harm minimisation and trauma-informed care to promote safety, dignity, and positive health outcomes.

As a confident and collaborative clinician, you work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships with consumers, families, carers, and healthcare professionals. Your excellent communication skills, combined with proficiency in clinical information systems and documentation, support effective care coordination, clinical decision-making, and continuity of care.

You are dedicated to professional excellence and continuous improvement, taking an active role in mentoring colleagues, sharing clinical expertise, and supporting the development of high-performing teams. Through your leadership and commitment to service improvement, you contribute to initiatives that enhance clinical practice, strengthen service delivery, and improve outcomes for people accessing drug and alcohol treatment services.





Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All current employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gr2) - Inpatient Withdrawal - Port Macquarie (Mid North Coast)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Mid North Coast