Clinical Nurse Consultant - Adolescent Mental Health Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.69 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610821
Application Close: 21/10/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Introducing the Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAHMU), a fresh, purpose built 10-bed facility dedicated to supporting adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are navigating complex and severe mental health challenges. This state-of-the-art inpatient unit is the newest chapter in the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health (CYFMH) story, expanding its reach to provide compassionate, specialised care from the earliest stages of life through to young adulthood. NAHMU isn’t just a place of healing, it’s a vital step forward in empowering young people and their families with the support they need, when they need it most.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of adolescent mental health care. As Clinical Nurse Consultant 2 (CNC2) at the newly established Nepean Adolescent Mental Health Unit (NAMHU), you’ll bring expert clinical insight, strategic direction, and compassionate guidance to a team dedicated to supporting young people aged 12–17 with complex mental health needs. Your influence will shape the quality of care from the ground up, developing policies, mentoring staff, and leading practice innovation that reflects the latest evidence and best outcomes.
In this pivotal position, you’ll champion clinical governance, drive education and training, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with allied health professionals and broader multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is holistic, person-centred, and responsive to the needs of both patients and their families. Your leadership will be instrumental in establishing and sustaining the operational excellence of NAMHU, including oversight of referral pathways, admission and discharge planning, and patient flow systems.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, elevate clinical practice, and help build a transformative service for young people in crisis, NAMHU is ready for your expertise. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to use same as required for the position
- Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in Mental Health/Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing and post graduate qualifications in Mental Health/Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate
- Evidence of consistent demonstration of behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation with all stakeholders including colleagues, direct reports patients and consumers.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a interdisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework to clinical practice.
- Demonstrated involvement in the development/change of clinical practice underpinned by evidence-based research.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning.
- Ability to apply clinical expertise in patient-centered consultancy with the ability to work effectively both as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and independently.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Marita Schwendler on Marita.Schwendler@health.nsw.gov.au
