Clinical Nurse Consultant

3 weeks ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia NSW Health Full time
Requisition Number: REQ595927

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (until 2 August 2026)

Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Grade 2

Applications Close: 10 September 2025

Location: Wagga Wagga

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About Us

Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services.

At MLHD, you'll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.

About The Opportunity

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Violence, MHECS you will provide advanced clinical leadership and consultancy, research, education and service planning for both the Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service, in Wagga, Deniliquin and Corowa. The role will provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring for the MHECS clinicians to ensure the service provides high quality, timely consultation and advice, assessment and support of MH consumers presenting to ED's.

As The Clinical Nurse Consultant, You Will
  • Be responsible for providing an expert consultative service to 32 Emergency Departments (EDs) including Base Hospitals, District Hospitals and Multi-Purpose Services and operate in collaboration with the Mental Health Emergency Consultation Service (MHECS) based in Wagga Wagga.
  • Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring for the MHECS clinicians to ensure the service provides high quality, timely consultation and advice, assessment and support of MH consumers presenting to ED's.
  • Be responsible for leading and modelling the delivery of complex specialist mental health emergency nursing care and the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery to provide effective quality care for consumers presenting to EDs.
  • Under the domains of Clinical Service and Consultancy, Clinical Leadership, Research, Education and Clinical Services Planning. The CNC 2 will develop capacity for the safe and effective management of consumers presenting to EDs with mental distress.
  • The CNCs will work in partnership with consumers and carers, utilising consumer and carer feedback to improve service quality and safety and consumer satisfaction and to identify, plan and participate in delivery the of education sessions.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Current Authority to Practice as an RN with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) together with at least 5 years, experience in acute mental health nursing and holding or working towards post graduate nursing qualifications in Mental Health.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely decisions whilst working autonomously.
  • Demonstrated excellent understanding of issues related to providing Mental Health Services in Emergency Departments with the capacity to negotiate complex issues with professionals across a range of services.
  • Demonstrated understanding of capacity building and practice development.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise and proven ability to provide clinical leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice utilising evidence based research.
  • Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proven ability to provide consultancy support to nurses, multidisciplinary teams including medical staff.
  • Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
  • Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
  • Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
  • Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
  • Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Paul Craft via Paul.Craft@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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