Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist, Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Serv

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more. 
 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ686493
 

The location of this role may be successfully negotiated within the the following Northern New South Wales Local Health District sites: Lismore, Casino, Ballina, Maclean, Grafton.

About the role 

The Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) for the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) Service coordinates and delivers high-quality nursing care to patients/clients in the perinatal period when the use of substances (both illicit and prescribed) is an identified concern. This practice is in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s National Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, criteria for CN/MS2 as outlined in the Public Hospital Nurses and Midwives (State) Award and the Policies and Procedure of the Ministry of (MoH) and Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD). 


About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.


You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.


Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. 

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience


Join our team and you’ll enjoy: 

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay

• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing

• Growth – access to professional and personal development

• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment

• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

 
Qualifications - External

 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Shellie Hayman on ••••@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.


Applications Close: 1 September 2026


NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.


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