Clinical Nursse Specialist - Mental health short stay unit
Clinical Nursse Specialist - Mental health short stay unit
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Glebe
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Dave Harrold
Contact Email:
dave.harrold@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61728007509
Date Published:
16-Jan-2026
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU)
Royal Hobart Hospital | Tasmania Health
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania
Salary:$109,767 – $115,813 + 12% Superannuation
Make a meaningful impact at the front line of mental health care
Talent Quarter is proud to partner with Tasmania Health to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health for the Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior clinical role within a 6-bed specialist mental health unit, supporting individuals in acute crisis and helping shape the future of mental health care delivery in Tasmania. About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert mental health nursing care within the MHSSU. Working collaboratively across emergency, inpatient and community settings, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for consumers presenting with complex mental health needs, including dual diagnoses.
You will act as a trusted clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health teams, while supporting system-wide mental health reform initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Essential
Tasmania offers an unmatched lifestyle combining career progression with extraordinary natural beauty. From pristine coastlines and national parks to a vibrant food and arts scene, Hobart delivers a relaxed yet enriching way of life. Working within Tasmania’s public health system means building meaningful professional relationships while making a genuine difference in your community. Apply Now
Please email dave.harrold@talentquarter.com
We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Royal Hobart Hospital | Tasmania Health
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania
Salary:$109,767 – $115,813 + 12% Superannuation
Make a meaningful impact at the front line of mental health care
Talent Quarter is proud to partner with Tasmania Health to recruit an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health for the Mental Health Short Stay Unit (MHSSU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior clinical role within a 6-bed specialist mental health unit, supporting individuals in acute crisis and helping shape the future of mental health care delivery in Tasmania. About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and expert mental health nursing care within the MHSSU. Working collaboratively across emergency, inpatient and community settings, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for consumers presenting with complex mental health needs, including dual diagnoses.
You will act as a trusted clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health teams, while supporting system-wide mental health reform initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert mental health nursing care based on best practice and evidence-based frameworks
- Undertake advanced mental health assessments using specialist tools
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance in complex decision-making scenarios
- Coordinate safe admissions, transfers and discharges
- Collaborate closely with Emergency Department, Alcohol & Drug Services and Community Mental Health teams
- Support implementation of the Rethink Mental Health Plan and Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program
- Contribute to education, mentoring and clinical capability development
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- High-level clinical expertise in acute mental health nursing, with ideally 5+ years’ postgraduate experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across multidisciplinary teams
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 2013, WHS requirements and clinical governance frameworks
- Confidence working with complex presentations, including comorbid mental health and substance use
Essential
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
- Extensive psychiatric nursing experience or credentialing with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
- Currently undertaking or willing to undertake relevant tertiary qualifications
- Salary: $109,767 – $115,813 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Postgraduate Allowance: Up to 10% (based on qualification)
- Salary Packaging:
- Up to $9,010 living expenses
- $2,650 meal entertainment (per FBT year)
- Relocation Assistance:
- Up to $15,000 (international)
- Up to $10,000 (interstate)
- Ongoing professional development and accelerated career pathways
- Study leave and professional development support
- Fitness Passport – access 40+ facilities statewide for you and your family
- Generous leave entitlements
Tasmania offers an unmatched lifestyle combining career progression with extraordinary natural beauty. From pristine coastlines and national parks to a vibrant food and arts scene, Hobart delivers a relaxed yet enriching way of life. Working within Tasmania’s public health system means building meaningful professional relationships while making a genuine difference in your community. Apply Now
Please email dave.harrold@talentquarter.com
We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and people with disabilities.
