Senior Alcohol & Other Drugs Nurse | Consultation Liaison | Emergency Mental Health
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - RPN 4
Req Id - 7939
- Join a supportive, innovative mental health team at Barwon Health MHDAS
- Build skills in complex emergency mental health care
- Permanent Full-time position | 80 hours per fortnight | Monthly ADO
About the role
The Senior Nurse AOD Consultation Liaison (CL) is a critical clinical role within Emergency Mental Health (EMH), operating at the interface of acute care and specialist mental health services within Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS).
EMH provides timely, specialist mental health assessment and intervention for consumers presenting to the Emergency Department and other acute settings.
Working as part of this multidisciplinary response, the AOD CL nurse ensures that substance use is appropriately identified, assessed, and integrated into care planning. The role strengthens continuity of care by linking patients across hospital and community-based AOD and mental health services, supporting improved outcomes and reduced system pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert AOD assessment, intervention, and care planning for consumers in emergency and bed-based generalist settings
- Build capability of generalist staff through education, consultation, and collaborative care planning
- Act as a specialist resource, strengthening service integration between hospital teams and AOD services (public and private)
What We Are Looking For
You are a highly experienced mental health nurse with strong clinical expertise in alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessment and intervention, particularly within acute or emergency settings. You bring advanced communication skills, clinical leadership, and the ability to influence practice across multidisciplinary teams.
You are motivated by improving outcomes for consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and are confident working both directly with consumers and system-wide, supporting workforce capability, service integration, and evidence-informed practice.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Rameen Razmara | Manager | Hospital Acute Intervention Services
Email: rameen.razmara@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 8731, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Application closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.