AOD Inpatient Withdrawal Clinical Nurse Specialist

About the Role

Closing Date: 20/03/2026 

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The AOD In-Patient Withdrawal CNS 2 will be a valued member of  Drug and Alcohol, working alongside the team to support the in-patient withdrawal program.  The role requires a person with high degree of clinical expertise, communication skills and a comittment to holistic care that integrates medical, psychological, and social support to effectively assist individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders.  We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Nurse registered with APHRA with at least 3 year experience in acute patient care setting.

Domonstrated ability in provision of clinical education, supervision and support in a flexible and responsive manner responding to the earning needs of staff.

Sound knowledge and understanding of the variety of rural healthcare professions and inter professional practice within rural health service and community health setting.

Demonstrated understanding of care requirements for AOD patients and a willingness to complete further learning specific to AOD withdrawal and patient care.

High level analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Employment Type: This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Angela McGuire at angela.mcguire@awh.org.au or Donald Currie at donald.currie@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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