Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health

Location: Inner West
Discipline: Nursing
Salary: $110000 to $116544
Contact name: Conor Fitzgerald

Contact email: conor.fitzgerald@curamoir-hr.com.au
Job ref: 34760
Published: 29 days ago
On Offer
Mental Health Nurse
Permanent Position 0.8 or 1 FTE
Salary: $ - $116,544.48 + super
Location: Belmore, NSW
 
Benefits
  • Work for a respected mental health NFP
  • Flexible work practices
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Be part of a values-driven organisation making real impact
The Role

As a Mental Health Nurse within the Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS) Program, you’ll deliver evidence-based, person-centred care to individuals living with severe and enduring mental illness. The role combines clinical expertise with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of nurses and peer workers supporting clients through comprehensive care coordination and community integration.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Accept and review referrals from Intake, conducting due diligence
  • Deliver quality, timely and culturally appropriate mental health care
  • Establish therapeutic, recovery-focused relationships with clients
  • Involve families and carers (with consent), providing support and referral
  • Coordinate holistic physical and mental health assessments and care
  • Support access to treatment and monitor health outcomes
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, Psychiatrists, Allied Health and community services
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Salesforce and Redicase
  • Engage with psychosocial supports according to individual client needs
  • Participate in supervision, nurse practice meetings, and Communities of Practice
  • Adhere to ACMHN Codes of Ethics and Practice, One Door and PHN policies
  • Use interpreting services when working with CALD individuals
  • Collaborate with Peer Workers and Peer Work Coordinator
Requirements
Essential
  • Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (or working towards credentialing within 12 months)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a mental health nurse in a community setting
  • Willingness to complete Cultural Competency and Trauma-Informed Care training
  • Experience working with GPs and community-based psychiatrists
  • Ability to self-manage clinical practice and work both autonomously and in a team
  • Comfortable working alongside and supporting peer workers
  • Flexible and creative in supporting individuals with complex needs
  • Proficient in internet-based Client Management Systems (e.g., CiMS)
  • Valid National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and current COVID-19 vaccinations (or willing to obtain)
Desirable
  • Experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Addiction Experience
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Conor Fitzgerald on 0483 986 114 or email your CV to Conor.Fitzgerald@Curamoir-hr.com.au