Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre & Emergency Department - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609609
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 12 October 2025

Previous applicants need not apply

Full Time and Part Time roles available

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse Consultant who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast paced setting? Do you have an interest in Emergency Mental Health? This role is for you!

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 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information we encourage you to contact Petrina Cosgrove on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 20 October 2025 and 24 October 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital Campus, Randwick.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/Part Time positions

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Discounted Private Health Insurance.

• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
  

Selection criteria:

1. 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 organisation.
2. Sound knowledge and experience of assessing persons within an acute environment
3. Demonstrated understanding of nursing processes and their contributions to best practice principles
4. Proven clinical leadership skills in within the Mental Health program
5. Demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough Mental Health assessment., including formulation and development of immediate management plans and strategies
6. Competency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet searches, analysis of clinical data, presentations and clinical documentation
7. Excellent verbal communication skills and be proficient at documenting the outcome of assessments contemporaneously

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

Employment 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 testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages...