Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Mental Health (Correctional Health)

About the role

Mars Recruitment is offering a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) Mental Health position in a correctional health setting on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Experienced mental health nurses are sought to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing advanced assessment, care coordination and clinical leadership. The advertised rate is $70+ per hour plus penalties and benefits, with an ASAP start.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advanced mental health assessment, triage and clinical management of complex presentations
• Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
• Develop and review individualised mental health care plans
• Coordinate patient care, case management, referrals and follow-up
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing colleagues
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement
• Work in line with policies, procedures and correctional health security requirements

Required profile

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant mental health nursing qualifications and/or substantial mental health nursing experience
• Demonstrated capability at Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 level
• Ability to manage complex mental health presentations
• Previous experience in correctional health, forensic mental health or a secure clinical environment is highly regarded

Required skills

• Clinical assessment, risk management and care coordination
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Autonomous and collaborative teamwork
• Ability to meet correctional health security clearance requirements

What we offer

• $70+ per hour plus penalties and benefits
• ASAP commencement
• Work in a specialised correctional health environment within a multidisciplinary team

To apply, send your CV and availability to the recruiter so they can discuss the role and other contract opportunities.