Clinical Nurse Consultant - Nexus
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ644812 Requisition #
Make profound impact supporting young people and families through acute mental health recovery.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.87 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ644812
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: Monday, 6th April 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Shape Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care – Lead at Nexus!
Where you'll be working
Join Nexus, a specialised Child and Adolescent Mental Health inpatient unit at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle's New Lambton Heights. This acute care service supports young people with complex mental health needs from across Hunter New England, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of nursing, medical, allied health and education staff within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed framework. Strong links to community CAMHS and external partners, plus plans for a newly refurbished facility, create an exciting environment for clinical leadership.
About the role
As Clinical Nurse Consultant - Nexus, you'll provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy, guiding complex decision-making, multidisciplinary care planning, quality improvement and service development. You'll take primary responsibility for specialist clinical education, developing resources for staff, young people and families, while building capability across a relatively junior workforce through mentorship and structured learning programs.
Day-to-day, you'll offer clinical consultation for high-risk presentations, support safe care delivery, contribute to the new Nexus model of care for the upcoming facility transition, and collaborate with the Nurse Manager and leadership team (reporting to the Nurse Manager/Service Manager). This influential role drives both clinical excellence and educational transformation without direct line management.
About you
You're a senior clinician with child/adolescent mental health expertise, calm under pressure with exceptional communication, sound judgement and genuine passion for youth recovery. You excel at building therapeutic relationships, advocating for young people/families, and leading collaboratively with emotional intelligence.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
- Minimum 5 years FTE post-registration experience (3+ years in child/adolescent mental health)
- Approved postgraduate qualifications in relevant field (or working towards)
- Advanced skills in complex CAMHS assessment and care planning
- Strong leadership, education and quality improvement capability
- Excellent communication and therapeutic relationship skills with youth/families
These qualities position you to influence Nexus care excellence, supported by the Nurse Manager, Service Manager and multidisciplinary leadership through structured orientation, clinical supervision, ongoing development and service-wide initiatives.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact James Sneesby on James.Sneesby@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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