Clinical Nurse Consultant – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)

Sunshine VIC

16h ago , from Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association Job Board

- Employment Type: Part-Time (40 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
- Salary: CNC A/B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The 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 cooperative 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 Benefits

- 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.

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 Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association Job Board
📍 Melbourne