Overview
NSW Health Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Mental Health (EMHAART) - Port Macquarie Base Hospital role at NSW Health.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 25 September 2025
Applications open status: 1 week ago; be among the first applicants
Employment with Mid North Coast Local Health District requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
What You'll Be Doing
Mid North Coast Integrated Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (IMHAOD) will implement a new Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team (EMHAART) service that provides safe and easily accessible pathways aimed at improving consumer outcomes and experiences. The service will provide advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan. MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise front-end 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services. This position will undertake assessment and management of MHAOD presentations to ED and when appropriate provide advice and assessment to emergency services through a virtual mode. To provide expert clinical consultancy and services within a defined specialty, practicing within the domains and the functions of the CNC 1 role and to demonstrate leadership in promoting contemporary nursing / midwifery practice within the Mid North Coast Local Health District. The MNCLHD are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our amazing team within the Emergency Mental Health & Addiction Assessment Team at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
About You
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and post graduate qualifications in the relevant field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Accredited person or willingness to be upskilled
- Demonstrated superior MH knowledge and exception assessment skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also to work collaboratively with clients, carers, the multidisciplinary team and services across the continuum
- Demonstrated communication skills and proven ability to implement change across a multidisciplinary team using an evidence based and a collaborative approach
- Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, conduct and evaluate education sessions for the health workforce
- Ability to participate in a seven-day rotating roster including public holidays and night duties when required
- Current NSW driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes
Employer Diversity & Inclusion
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you require adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All recent employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination. Salary will be in accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classifications.
Additional Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future roles and will remain valid for 18 months.
For role related queries: Matthew Pearce at or. For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries:
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