Clinical Nurse Specialist

Kellyville Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Grade 2 to join our specialised Drug and Alcohol Inpatient Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to provide advanced clinical leadership while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to people recovering from substance use disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients through detoxification, rehabilitation and recovery while mentoring and developing nursing staff.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you will:

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based nursing care.

• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of substance use disorders, including the recognition and management of alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine and other drug withdrawals.

• Monitor patients throughout the withdrawal process, promptly identifying and responding to clinical deterioration and withdrawal-related complications.

• Act as a clinical resource and role model for the nursing team.

• Support and mentor staff through education, coaching and bedside leadership.

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with medical, allied health and multidisciplinary teams.

• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits and clinical governance activities.

• Assist with the implementation of policies, procedures and best practice guidelines.

• Support safe medication management and clinical risk management.

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement within the unit.

To be successful you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health - Drug & Alcohol

• Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience, with demonstrated experience in Drug & Alcohol.

• Previous experience in a senior clinical or leadership role is highly desirable.

• Excellent assessment, communication and clinical decision-making skills.

• A commitment to patient-centred, recovery-focused care.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support colleagues.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

• Experience participating in accreditation and quality improvement activities.

At Kellyville Private Hospital, we believe recovery is possible. Our specialised Drug and Alcohol Service provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a safe and supportive environment. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture where our staff are valued, supported and empowered to grow professionally.

If you are passionate about addiction nursing and are looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via Seek and direct all enquiries to Emily King, Acting Director of Clinical Services **********@aurorahealth.com.au