Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 1-2

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1-2 - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH)

Karitane is seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1-2 (based on level of experience) in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) to work across Karitane services for a period up to January 2026.

POSITION: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1-2, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH)

HOURS: Temporary full-time, 40 hours per week, Sept–January 2026. Includes one allocated day off per 19 days.

VACCINATION CATEGORY: A

OPERATIONAL BASE: All Karitane sites

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager Perinatal, Infant & Child Mental Health Service (PICMHS) through to Director Clinical Services

Responsibilities

The CNC1/2 PICMH clinician will provide clinical expertise and promote development of Perinatal, Infant and Child Mental Health practice through the CNC list of domains and functions (NSW Health, 2017: IB2017_002). Karitane services are grounded in a strengths-based partnership model and are provided across multiple settings and services. The position may support regional and rural services as required.

The CNC1/2 will be responsible for clinical support and capability development of staff and students, participate in the delivery of high-quality services, provide clinical leadership in practice, participate in education and research initiatives, and demonstrate leadership in the workplace.

Essential Requirements

• Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

Selection Criteria

Each criterion must be addressed in your cover letter.

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA and 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience
• Postgraduate qualifications in perinatal & infant mental health or approved equivalent
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; experience applying the practice development framework to clinical practice
• Extensive knowledge of good clinical practice, policies and procedures in perinatal & infant mental health
• Ability to consult, review, and develop policies and procedures within the relevant specialty
• Computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and clinical information systems
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team
• High-level formulation, documentation and report-writing skills

Conditions of Employment

Temporary full-time employment under the NSW Named Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurse Agreement 2017. Karitane services operate across multiple sites in NSW. Karitane observes a two-week Christmas/New Year shutdown; employees are required to take leave. Karitane is a smoke-free environment. Applicants must commit to EEO & WHS policies, ethical practice, and cultural diversity principles. Relevant checks (Criminal History, AVOs, prior employment checks) will be conducted on recommended applicants. All employees must complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

What we offer

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• 17.5% leave loading
• 12% superannuation
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
• Career opportunities
• Family-friendly accredited workplace
• Other benefits

Karitane values Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Innovation.

Secondment

Secondary opportunities may be available if currently employed within NSW Health or an Affiliated Health Organisation; speak to your manager about a secondment.

How to Apply

Close date: COB Friday 12 September 2025. A full advert and position description are available at www.karitane.com.au.

Enquiries and applications: Please provide a cover letter addressing the essential selection criteria and a CV. Applications to: Jo-Anne Micallef, Acting Manager - PICMHS. Email: joanne.micallef@health.nsw.gov.au. Mobile: 0438 782 588 (Mon–Fri, 8:00–16:30).

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