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

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration
: $ $ 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.

About The Role
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

About You

• 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 their specified post-graduate qualification, or such 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.
Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
For Role-related Queries, Please Contact Niki Wardrope On
Phone:

Email:

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the
Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating 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
CCLHD-
or call 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 detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Stay Connected
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities and the latest update