Selection Criteria:

1. Current Registered Nurse Division 1 National Registration (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in Hospital Drug and Alcohol Consultation Liaison Services, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
2. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in consultation and liaison and an ability to use advanced clinical skills in patient/client assessment and care planning.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research, with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Health Policies related to D&A treatment.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers.
5. Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community based services.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications.
7. Current valid NSW drivers licence with proven good driving record and willingness to use for work purposes.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

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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 theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.

• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds,people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.