Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Core
Provide expert clinical consultation and leadership in the assessment and management of patients with alcohol and other drug (AOD) related conditions across hospital and statewide services.
Role type
Senior clinical nurse consultant (specialist)
Builds
Patient care plans, clinical governance initiatives, and workforce education resources for AOD services.
Domain
Healthcare / Addiction Medicine / Public Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, education delivery, critical thinking, time management
Preferred skills
Postgraduate nursing qualifications, experience in complex AOD conditions
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide specialist clinical consultation, assessment and management planning for patients with complex AOD conditions; Deliver expert advice to health professionals through the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS); Lead and coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams; Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits and research; Develop and deliver education and training to build workforce capability; Contribute to the strategic development of Drug & Alcohol Consultation Liaison services.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities