Lead specialist clozapine care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with complex mental health needs.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685975
Location: Hunter Valley Local Mental Health Service | Maitland
Closing Date: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
About the Opportunity
The Hunter Valley Lower Mid North Coast (HVLMNC) Mental Health Service is a dynamic community mental health service comprising Care Coordination, Intake and Acute Care teams located across Taree, Forster, Gloucester, Bulahdelah and the Hunter Valley. This Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS position is based at 560 High Street, Maitland, within our Hunter Valley Mental Health Service. We provide acute outpatient mental health services to adults and their families across the Hunter Valley and Lower Mid North Coast communities. Our service provides comprehensive consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up, with a strong focus on supporting consumers as they transition from hospital to community-based care.
Our teams support consumers through medication monitoring, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, psychiatric review coordination and liaison with families, carers and community support services.
You will be encouraged to participate in planned in-service education, as well as virtual and face-to-face training opportunities relevant to your role and professional development.
What You Will Be Doing
As a CNS2 – Mental Health Clozapine Clinic, you will provide specialist nursing practice, complex clinical care, advanced clinical skills and leadership across Clozapine Clinic services.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinating the Clozapine Clinic within the assigned service.
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Overseeing satellite Clozapine Clinic service provision.
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Coordinating the care of consumers participating in the GP Shared Care Program.
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Providing complex case management to Clozapine clients where required.
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Providing specialist clinical consultation and advice across a mixed clinical environment.
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Supporting safe and effective medication monitoring and management.
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Providing education and training to consumers, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
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Providing mentoring, coaching and supervision to Registered Nurses.
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Supporting evidence-based practice and contemporary approaches to mental health care.
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Working collaboratively with internal and external service providers to support continuity of care.
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Contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
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Promoting person-centred care and positive health outcomes for consumers.
You will be directly supported by Senior Leaders and the Team Manager, including the HVLMNC Mental Health Service Manager, while working closely with the broader Mental Health team to deliver high-quality, contemporary care.
About You
Our ideal candidate is an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse who brings strong clinical judgement, specialist knowledge and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
You will be confident working in a fast-paced community mental health environment and able to manage complex clinical presentations while balancing competing priorities.
You will demonstrate:
What we can offer you:
✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 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
✅ The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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
[email protected] for confidential support.
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
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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.
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