Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, PECC/ED - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Randwick; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 for the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre and Emergency Department in Randwick. You will work in the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, providing advanced nursing assessment, leadership, and coordination in a fast-paced ED/PECC environment.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, 5+ years post‑registration mental health experience, and strong skills in risk assessment, clinical leadership, and

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in mental health.
• Sound knowledge and experience assessing persons within an acute environment.
• Understanding of nursing processes and their contributions to best practice.
• Proven clinical leadership in the Mental Health program.
• Ability to conduct thorough mental health assessments and develop immediate management plans.
• Competency with ICT and standard office software for documentation and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal communication and contemporaneous documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments in acute crisis situations including risk assessment.
• Develop formulation and immediate management plans.
• Coordinate admission and discharge planning within ED/PECC.
• Engage with the ED multi-disciplinary team to support patient care.
• Maintain clear, timely documentation of assessments and decisions.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Clinical leadership

Emergency care

Mental health assessment

Time management

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA) and post-registration qualifications in mental health

Tools

Office software

Electronic health records/clinical data systems

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre/Emergency Department - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 per annum, plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ702964 Location: Randwick, Sydney Applications close date: 15 November 2026 The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Come Work With Us! Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse Consultant who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast paced setting? Do you have an interest in Emergency Mental Health? This role is for you! Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS) is looking for a suitably experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our team of Clinical Nurse Consultants working within the Emergency Department (ED) and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Our service has recently relocated to the new Acute Services Building and is looking to expand and build our team.

Role requirements

• Experiencing acute mental health symptoms
• Experiencing co-morbid physical and mental health difficulties
• In acute crisis situations requiring a mental health assessment

While operating as part of the wider ED Multi-Disciplinary Team the role is highly autonomous and requires skills in time management, communication, comprehensive mental health assessment, risk assessment, admission and discharge planning, problem solving, and a strong understanding of common medical and drug & alcohol related conditions that often co-occur with mental health needs.

Where you'll be working

Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital Campus, Randwick.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options
• Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and having at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition holding approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to mental health specialty, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Sound knowledge and experience of assessing persons within an acute environment
• Demonstrated understanding of nursing processes and their contributions to best practice principles
• Proven clinical leadership skills in within the Mental Health program
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough Mental Health assessment., including formulation and development of immediate management plans and strategies
• Competency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet searches, analysis of clinical data, presentations and clinical documentation
• Excellent verbal communication skills and be proficient at documenting the outcome of assessments contemporaneously

Application close: 15 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Petrina Cosgrove on [e-mail] Interviews are expected to be held between 23 November 2026 and 27 November 2026 Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, education and socio-economic status. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people with different abilities.

Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.

Information for applicants

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .