Clinical Nurse Consultant - Involuntary Drug & Alcohol Treatment (IDAT)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $70.30 - $71.74 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 8 July 2026 - 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Involuntary Drug & Alcohol Treatment (IDAT)
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol - Bloomfield Campus
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) - Bloomfield Campus team to work within a supportive and innovative team to provide quality care to consumers with severe substance dependence.
MHDA Bloomfield Campus provides inpatient services which includes a child and adolescent unit, a state-wide forensic rehabilitation unit, a mental health intensive care unit, adult acute unit, older person's acute unit, and a range of non-acute state-wide and district inpatient units for adults and older people.
The Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment unit is an eight (8) bed unit and is one of two in the state that provide supervised medical withdrawal and rehabilitation programs for consumers who require supportive interventions. The IDAT program provides involuntary treatment as an option of last resort to people with severe substance dependence.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Mishelle Lopez on (02) 6369 7667 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
