JN -102026-558525
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health - Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: AUD $109,767 to AUD $115,813
Closing Date: 29 October 2026
About the Opportunity
A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health to join their Mental Health Short Stay Unit, supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns and co-occurring alcohol and drug-related issues. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
The Role
As a CNS, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and specialist support across mental health services, working collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialist mental health assessments and evidence-based clinical care.
- Providing expert advice and treatment recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
- Supporting patients presenting with mental health concerns and co-existing alcohol or drug-related issues.
- Coordinating care pathways, referrals, discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Developing strong partnerships with community, inpatient and emergency care services.
- Providing education, coaching and support to healthcare staff.
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in acute mental health nursing, including triaging/assessing.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary mental health practice and clinical governance principles.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- The ability to work autonomously while supporting collaborative team-based care.
Essential Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Postgraduate or specialist qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
- Extensive mental health nursing experience.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent employment opportunities.
- Visa sponsorship including a pathway to Permanent Residency.
- Generous relocation package including temporary accommodation.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to innovative mental health service delivery and quality improvement initiatives.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate mental health nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact in acute mental health care, we would love to hear from you.
Zoe.lawlor@cplhealthcare.com
+353 1 947 6238
Applications close: 29 October 2026.
