Clinical Nurse Consultant Chronic and Complex Care Older Persons Mental Health Service

The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert clinician who functions at an advanced level in nursing practice associated with the OPMH service. The actions of the CNC are directed towards achieving improvements in clinical practice, standards of care and improved outcomes for older consumers and their carers.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $72.41 - $73.89 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ685368

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Mental Health Building

What You'll Be Doing

The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Older Peoples Mental Health (OPMH) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert clinician who functions at an advanced level in nursing practice associated with the OPMH service. The actions of the CNC are directed towards achieving improvements in clinical practice, standards of care and improved outcomes for older consumers and their carers. The CNC acts as a leader in health care and utilises an evidence base, contemporary theories of practice and clinical coaching to foster a learning environment and facilitate clinical and professional development of nurses across the OPMHS specialty.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (APRHA) and a minimum of 5 years post registration experience in a mental health and/or aged care speciality. Hold a current NSW Driver’s licence.Post graduate tertiary qualification within the speciality of aged care and/or mental health drug and alcohol.Demonstrated experience with research and /or quality improvement activities.Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in management of older people with complex mental health issues and psychiatric disorders and associated behaviours.

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For role related queries or questions contact Malcolm Leabon on Malcolm.Leabon@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 August 2026