At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist mental health care and coordinate referrals in the Emergency Department.
- Company: Join Central Coast Local Health District, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy work-life balance, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Access support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Nurse with mental health qualifications and experience.
The predicted salary is between 97650 - 119350 $ per year.
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,458.89 - $2,539.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Located in: Wyong & Gosford Hospitals
Requisition ID: REQ680105
Applications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career?
About the Opportunity
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 within the Emergency Department Mental Health Team you will be responsible for triaging, assessing and coordinating referrals from the Emergency Department, Community Mental Health Services, General Practitioners and the Central Coast Mental Health Telephone Triage Line. This position plays a key role in delivering specialist mental health assessment, care coordination and clinical leadership within the Emergency Department to achieve positive patient outcomes.
In this role you will:
- Deliver specialist mental health assessment, intervention and care in the Emergency Department.
- Triage and coordinate referrals from a range of internal and external healthcare providers.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
- Drive best practice through quality improvement initiatives and collaborative, person-centred care.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with relevant postgraduate mental health qualifications and at least three years' specialist experience (or equivalent).
- Advanced clinical expertise in mental health assessment, triage and crisis intervention.
- Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and documentation skills, with a commitment to person-centred care.
- A collaborative approach and dedication to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and high-quality patient outcomes.
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.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
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.
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