Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $2,162 - $2,329
Grade: NurED4A
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Hume - Wangaratta
Reference: 2396
About the Role
Closing Date: 01/02/2026
* Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
* Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities
* Inclusive workplace culture
About the role
The Mental Health Acute Inpatient Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will be a valued member of the Kerferd team. The CNC role is an advanced practice role providing consultation to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and the bed-based team regarding specialist programs within the mental health acute inpatient setting. The CNC will possess superior consolidated clinical nursing skills upholding best practice nursing care and recovery standards. The CNC collaborates closely with the NUM, clinical nurse educators, senior nurses and the extended multidisciplinary team to focus on integrating care and acute inpatient nursing core skill development, particularly in relation to vulnerable and high risk consumers. The CNC contributes to the delivery of recover-oriented practice, consumer centred care and well as a positive workplace culture and environment.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity;
* Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1
* Minimum 5 years experience working as a mental health nurse
* Demonstrated advanced level of clinical nursing experitise in mental health
* Well developed leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and to consult, refer, liaise, and negotiate on complex professional and clinical services issues
Employment Type: This is a full time opportunity.
For further details, please refer to the Position Descriptionor alternatively contact Jess Johnson at for a confidential discussion.
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)
AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?
We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.
Are you ready to become part of our team?
To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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Applications close Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
15 January 2026