Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist - Australia

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.

Applications close: 29 October 2026.