Organisation : Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Location : NSW Regional (Wagga Wagga)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Profession : Healthcare & Medical
Sector : Health – General, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum
Application closing date : 21 Oct, 2025
About the organisation
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Mental Health Services deliver specialist hospital and community care for people experiencing severe or complex mental illness. Services include inpatient treatment at Wagga Wagga Base Hosptial and community mental health services across six regional centres, with programs spanning child and adolescent, youth, adult, older person and perinatal.
The Mental Health teamwork for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
About the role
The CNCs are responsible for leading and modelling the delivery of complex specialist mental health emergency nursing care and the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery to provide effective quality care for consumers presenting to EDs. under the domains of Clinical Service and Consultancy, Clinical Leadership, Research, Education and Clinical Services Planning. The CNC 2 will develop capacity for the safe and effective management of consumers presenting to EDs with mental distress.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current Authority to Practice as an RN with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) together with at least 5 years, experience in acute mental health nursing and holding or working towards post graduate nursing qualifications in Mental Health.
- Current Australian working rights
- NSW Working with children check
Why You'll love working here
Professional development assistance
Employee mentoring program
How to apply
For role related queries or questions contact Paul Craft, MHECSC Manager on 02 5943 1720 or Paul.Craft@health.nsw.gov.au
https://www.seek.com.au/job/87345329?ref=hirer-jobs-list
Please quote in application: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Deniliquin, Wagga Wagga and via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Health_–_General, #Mental_Health
