CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Emergency Department Mental Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2170.29 - $2241.59 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wyong

Requisition ID: REQ604018
Applications Close: Thursday 11 September at 11:59 pm 2025

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care. Better health for everyone.

We are seeking an exceptional Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health who can combine clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Joining our high-performing, collaborative, and dynamic Emergency Department team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients during critical moments, while fostering excellence within the nursing team.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated, passionate, and adaptable professional who thrives in high-pressure environments, embraces challenges, and is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient-centred mental health care.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based mental health interventions in a fast-paced Emergency Department, using expert clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients experiencing acute mental health crises

• Provide expert clinical leadership by serving as a role model for professional excellence, offering mentorship, clinical supervision, and practical guidance to help staff grow their skills and confidence in mental health care delivery

• Advocate for patients, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are respected, and their needs are central to care decisions. You will work to remove barriers to care, facilitate clear communication between patients, families, and the healthcare team, and promote a culture of dignity, respect, and compassion.

• Balance autonomy with collaboration, exercising sound independent judgment while actively contributing to a resilient, adaptable, and high-functioning multidisciplinary team.

• Champion continuous improvement by leading and participating in quality initiatives, pursuing ongoing professional development, and integrating emerging evidence and innovations into practice to continually improve patient outcomes and experiences.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) plus relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the specified post-graduate qualification, or other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

• Advance clinical expertise in mental health nursing.

• A passion for mentoring, guiding and inspiring colleagues.

• Strong advocacy skills with a patient-centred approach.

• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access to discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact Niki Wardrope at 02 4320 3029 or niki.wardrope@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity with an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to our local Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CC LHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes category A positions: mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For details, refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per ATAGI guidelines; COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created to assist in filling future positions.

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