Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113, $116,963.48

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602954

Advertising Closes: 29 October 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

About the Role

Provide advanced and complex patient care within their area of specialty that reflect current standards of nursing practices and Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. Mid North Coast Integrated Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (IMHAOD) will implement a new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART) service that provides safe and easily accessible pathways aimed at improving consumer outcomes and experiences.

The service will provide consultation triage, assessments, and referral services to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan. MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise 'front-end' 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services. This position will undertake assessment and management of MHAOD presentations to ED and when appropriate provide consultation and assessment to emergency services through a virtual care platform and through other modes of communication.

About You

You will need a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with relevant post registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification along with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated superior Mental Health knowledge and expert assessment skills with effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills are a must. You will need the ability to participate in a seven-day rotating roster including public holidays and night duty.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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