JN -102026-558525
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health – Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: AUD $109,767 to AUD $115,813
Closing Date: 29 October 2026
About the Opportunity
A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health to join their Mental Health Short Stay Unit, supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns and co-occurring alcohol and drug-related issues. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
The Role
As a CNS, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and specialist support across mental health services, working collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based clinical care.
- Providing expert advice and treatment recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
- Supporting patients presenting with mental health concerns and co-existing alcohol or drug-related issues.
- Coordinating care pathways, referrals, discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Developing strong partnerships with community, inpatient and emergency care services.
- Providing education, coaching and support to healthcare staff.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in acute mental health nursing, including triaging/assessing.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary mental health practice and clinical governance principles.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- The ability to work autonomously while supporting collaborative team-based care.
Essential Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Postgraduate or specialist qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
- Extensive mental health nursing experience.
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent employment opportunities.
- Visa sponsorship including a pathway to Permanent Residency.
- Generous relocation package including temporary accommodation.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to innovative mental health service delivery and quality improvement initiatives.
Applications close: 29 October 2026.
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Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist – Australia-JN -102026-558525 in Hobart employer: Cpl Healthcare
Cpl Healthcare offers a supportive and collaborative work environment for Social Workers in the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, located in the vibrant community of Donnybrook, Dublin 4. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, our team is dedicated to promoting wellness and functional independence among older adults, while providing opportunities for professional advancement through ongoing training and mentorship. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, all within a culture that values compassion and teamwork.
