• Lead youth mental health care innovation
• Influence clinical practice and outcomes
• Drive change through research and education
  Provide expert, trauma-informed care to young people in crisis. Lead, educate, and innovate in mental health. Make a real impact. Apply Now!
  Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 4th January 2026)
  Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
  Remuneration: $66.50 - $67.83 per hour
  Hours Per Week: 38
  Location: Various WSLHD sites primarily Westmead and Blacktown

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualification: Minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with a minimum of three years full-time experience in the specialty field of child and adolescent mental health. In addition, the employee must have approved post graduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by WSLHD or working towards same.
• Registration: Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency Department Navigator Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) supports young people in crisis by delivering expert, trauma-informed care in Emergency Departments. The role combines clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. Other responsibilities will include:

• Delivering acute mental health assessment, risk management and short-term intervention for young people
• Providing expert clinical advice and consultation across multidisciplinary teams
• Leading improvements in clinical practice and care pathways across the District
• Contributing to research and applies findings to improve mental health nursing
• Designing and delivering mental health education programs and strategic service planning