Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, PECC/ED

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, PECC/ED (Casual Pool) – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $ $67.17 per hour, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ616888

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 9 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse who is looking for a challenge working in a busy Emergency Department and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) working as a clinical expert? Do you meet the criteria for a CNC1 and want to pick up shifts as a casual - you can work as much or as little as you like

For more information we encourage you to contact Petrina Cosgrove on

Interviews are expected to be held between 17 November 2025 and 21 November 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

ED/PECC, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

You will be closely involved with the assessment and management of persons presenting to the Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department:

• Experiencing acute mental health symptoms
• Experiencing co-morbid physical and mental health difficulties
• In acute crisis situations requiring a mental health assessment

Additional Information and Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience in a mental health specialty, with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills including advocacy and negotiation and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve patient safety outcomes.
• Demonstrated effective clinical leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving and clinical decision making skills.
• Demonstrates relevant experience in facilitating the transition and support of learners at all levels in the workplace and evaluation of clinical education programs.
• Demonstrated skills in computer use and applications such as Windows, word processing and database use.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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