Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Vale St, Katoomba
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $124,565.90 - $128,661.91 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670738
Applications Close: 01/07/2026

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 an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centers. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to join our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team. This senior nursing role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centered care and providing strong clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

As a CNS2, you will bring advanced clinical expertise and exercise a high level of professional autonomy in supporting the development of specialist practice across the service. You will work collaboratively with managers and senior clinicians to uphold safe, compassionate and evidence-based care, while ensuring that the needs of consumers, families and carers remain at the centre of all decision‑making. Within the Older Persons Community Mental Health Team, the CNS2 provides expert clinical consultation, guidance and leadership to team members. You will contribute to coordinated, holistic care for older adults with complex mental health needs, using your specialist knowledge to oversee clinical assessment, care planning and ongoing support.

If you are committed to clinical excellence, enjoy mentoring others and thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you. 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

Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA with post-registration qualifications in Mental Health and at least 3 years' experience working in Mental Health, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with older people with mental illness.
Exercises extended autonomy of decision making with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision maintaining involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team across services and settings including skills and experience in clinical support planning and integrated care coordination
Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a complex caseload with competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and effective time management skills
Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Keane on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Older Persons Community Mental Health

NSW Health