Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Location: Footscray
- Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours/week), Ongoing
- Salary: CNC B + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists at Western Health Drug Health Services for a Registered Nurse to step into a permanent part time AOD Clinic Nurse Consultant (CNC) role.
This role provides clinical and some administrative support to the Specialist Addiction Medicine and Nurse Practitioner clinics at Drug Health Services. Providing advanced nursing interventions for our client group, the CNC engages clients in health assessments (including screening, referral, and pathology), care co-ordination, supporting treatment with pharmacotherapy, and providing a Nurse-lead Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine clinic.
The client group is characterised by multiple and complex co-morbidities, requiring a highly skilled and sensitive approach to engagement and case management. This work is undertaken with a commitment to Western Health’s Best Care framework, and will be based on a thorough understanding of harm reduction principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports the delivery of high quality and evidence-based interventions in line with Western Health’s Values and Best Care framework
- Provides clinical support, care coordination and planning, and advice and education to clients from time of referral through to discharge
- Triage referrals and manage relevant waitlists
- Provides a Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) clinic
- Ensures effective working relationships with key stakeholders
About You:
As an Experienced Clinician in this Role, you will have:
- Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Post Graduate qualifications (i.e. Certificate IV) in AOD and/or Dual Diagnosis or have completed core competencies
- Previous experience in a similar role and/or working with those who have AOD, mental health and medical complexity
- A passion for providing safe and modern care to patients with substance use disorders
- Sound knowledge and understanding of screening, assessment and community-based treatment options for clients presenting with AOD, mental health and medical complexity
- Demonstrably high levels of organisation, collaboration, adaptability and communication
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing Best nursing Care in drug health, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 25 February 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rawnik Dahal via Rawnik.Dahal@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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