Clinical Nurse Specialist - virtual Mental Health Hub

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27 June 2027)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Located in: Negotiable with Western NSW LHD - Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 29 September 2026 - 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period.

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Virtual Mental Health Hub

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bloomfield

About the role

The Mental Health HUB (MHHUB), located at Bloomfield Hospital in Orange, is a 24-7 virtual mental health service connecting patients and healthcare teams across NSW with senior psychiatric expertise. Through innovative virtual care, the MHHUB supports timely assessment, clinical decision-making, and high-quality mental health care where it is needed most.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2), you will provide advanced mental health nursing care within a virtual service environment, supporting people experiencing complex mental health presentations. Working alongside psychiatrists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to clinical decision-making, care coordination, clinical leadership, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of innovative virtual mental health services across NSW.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with remote work available subject to operational requirements and approval. Successful applicants will attend a three-week orientation in Orange, NSW upon commencement, followed by one week of in-person attendance in Orange every three months. Accommodation will be provided for each required attendance period.

Join a service that is shaping the future of mental health care and helping deliver specialist support to communities across New South Wales.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Alannah Britt, on 0447 844 805 or at [email protected] for more information.

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

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