Clinical Nurse Consultant - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Employment Type:

Part-Time (40 hours/fortnight), Ongoing

Salary:

CNC A/B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role: The Alchol & Other Drug (AOD) Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides specialist Alcohol and Other Drug assessment, intervention and clinical advice to patients and staff within the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department, including the Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug hub and Behavioural Assessment Unit.

Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, the CNC supports timely, evidence-based and person-centred care for people presenting with high-prevalence, low-acuity AOD conditions, while contributing to clinical leadership, education, service improvement and the ongoing development of high-quality AOD care across Western Health.

Key responsibilities:

Provide expert AOD nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and clinical consultation

within the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department & AOD Hub.

Provide leadership, specialist advice and clinical direction

to multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality and evidence-based care.

Respond to referrals

in a timely manner, prioritise care needs and support effective coordination of consumer care across acute and community services.

Educate, mentor and support

nursing and multidisciplinary staff to strengthen AOD knowledge, capability and best practice.

Lead and contribute

to quality improvement, policy review, research and service redesign initiatives that improve consumer and staff outcomes.

About you:





Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and experience working in a senior clinical role (CNS or above).

Completed, or working towards, a Masters in Nursing or postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialty.

Excellent clinical, communication, time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated knowledge and competency in contemporary withdrawal management and Victoria’s opioid replacement pharmacotherapy system.

Commitment to person-centred care for marginalised populations, continuous professional development and quality improvement.

About Western Health Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity,



chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Advantages

Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.

Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.

Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about specialist AOD care, clinical leadership, evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for people experiencing substance use-related health issues, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date:

11:59pm on 9 November 2026.

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, contact Glenn Rutter via ****@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne