Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - ESMHS
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration : $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Location : Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date : 16 November 2025
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS) is looking for a suitably experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our team of Clinical Nurse Consultants working within the Emergency Department (ED) and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Our service has recently relocated to the new Acute Services Building and is looking to expand and build our team.
The role requires clinical expertise in the assessment and management of persons presenting to the ED :
- Experiencing acute mental health symptoms
- Experiencing co‑morbid physical and mental health difficulties
- In acute crisis situations requiring a mental health assessment
While operating as part of the wider ED multi‑disciplinary team, the role is highly autonomous and requires skills in time management, communication, comprehensive mental health assessment, risk assessment, admission and discharge planning, problem solving, and a strong understanding of common medical and drug & alcohol related conditions that often co‑occur with mental health needs.
Benefits & Additional Information
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full‑time and part‑time positionsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leaveSalary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay (up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meals & entertainment & Novated Leasing)Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family membersDiscounted private health insuranceOpportunity to apply for continuing education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicableSelection Criteria
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years post‑registration experience, and post‑registration qualifications in a mental health specialty or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisationSound knowledge and experience of assessing persons within an acute environmentDemonstrated understanding of nursing processes and their contributions to best practice principlesProven clinical leadership skills within the mental health programDemonstrated ability to conduct a thorough mental health assessment, including formulation and development of immediate management plans and strategiesCompetency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet searches, analysis of clinical data, presentations and clinical documentationExcellent verbal communication skills and proficiency at documenting the outcome of assessments contemporaneouslyContact & Interview Details
For more information we encourage you to contact Petrina Cosgrove at Petrina.Cosgrove@health.nsw.gov.au.
Interviews are expected to be held between 24 November 2025 and 28 November 2025.
Learn more about us here : South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Core Values & Commitment to Inclusion
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We embrace diversity and commit to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Please see our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require adjustments to the recruitment or interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information for Applicants
An eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment 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 testingApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offerWe do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au); for additional information please visit our Stepping Up WebsiteAbout the Service
Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital Campus, Randwick.
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