Clinical Nurse Consultant – Consultation & Liaison Team, St. Vincent’s DoAM

About Department

The Department of Addiction Medicine at St. Vincent's (which includes De Paul House withdrawal unit) is one of Australia’s leading centres for the medical treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. The work includes direct patient treatment, research, education/training and policy development.  Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and specialist counsellors, Lived experience / Peer workers and our treatment services encompass both acute withdrawal and long term management, using state-of-the-art methods and facilities.   We have a strong culture of education, training and teaching, from undergraduate students to senior clinicians across a wide range of professional disciplines. 

About the Role

The Addiction Medicine Clinical Nurse Consultant provides nursing support to the DoAM CL team, which provides service to clinical areas across SVHM Fitzroy campus including the Emergency Department and Mental Health. The CL Nurse coordinates training and support for general nurses in the management of patients with substance use.  The position works in collaboration with Addiction Medicine Specialists, doctors participating in the Addiction Medicine Training Program and clinical staff within the inpatient areas. The CL Nurse participates in and supports DoAM research.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Degree in General Nursing that meets the requirements of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent relevant for clinical trials.
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Minimum of six years post graduate experience
• Qualification in AOD studies or related area or a minimum of two years experience in working in the Drug & Alcohol field.