Clinical Nurse Consultant - Psychogeriatrics

Enhance dementia care, support carers, and lead community health - join us to make a real impact in psychogeriatric nursing.

Remuneration: $126,720.88 – $129,314.15 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Requisition ID: REQ570419
Applications Close: Monday 28th April 2025.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Where you’ll be working:
Just three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle, Taree, and nearby Forster provide the perfect balance between connection and escape. Housing is affordable, education options are available for families, and the lifestyle is one that many only get to enjoy on holiday. Whether you love fishing, surfing, swimming, or simply exploring the waterways and rock pools, there’s always a way to connect with the land and sea. You might even spot dolphins or whales on their journey along the coast.

At Taree Community Health Service, we are proud to provide a range of healthcare and support services to the local community, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and well-being initiatives. Our Aged Care Service consists of a Psychogeriatric Service of a CNC and Registered Nurse. The team also boasts a Nurse Practitioner specialising in Aged Health & Diseases, along with access to a Specialist Geriatrician. You will be supported by the Aged Care Service Manager, administrative staff and a large experienced multi-disciplinary team.  Regular online education is required for the safety of all staff, along with the support to attend further ongoing education and relevant professional development.


Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualifications in Postgraduate in Geriatric Nursing/ Mental Health Nursing
• Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances
  
  

Additional Information

• 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. 
• This position is full time only however flexible working arrangements will be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.