Clinical Nurse Consultant

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration
:

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ603067

Advertising Closes: 24th September 2025
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

• Enjoy the perfect work life balance on the stunning Mid North Coast while working to create healthier, happier communities.

• A workplace that is reflective, respectful and values the diversity of the community it serves.

• Endless opportunity for professional and personal growth.

What You'll Be Doing
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 advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access 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 advice and assessment to emergency services through a virtual mode.

To provide expert clinical consultancy and services within a defined specialty, practicing within the domains and the functions of the CNC 1 role and to demonstrate leadership in promoting contemporary nursing / midwifery practice within the Mid North Coast Local Health District.

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.

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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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at

A TALENT POOL WILL BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
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