Clinical Nurse Specialist Role - Corrections Contract
- Provide advanced mental health assessments, risk assessments and therapeutic care for people with complex presentations in a correctional facility.
- Coordinate care and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and bring relevant mental health qualifications and/or substantial mental health nursing experience.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Mental Health Mid North Coast, NSW | $79.62 per hour + Super + Penalties | $500 Weekly Accommodation Allowance
About the Opportunity Limelight People is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (Mental Health) for an exciting opportunity within a correctional facility on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
With 2.0 FTE available and an immediate commencement for suitable candidates, this is a great opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse looking to take on a senior clinical role in a unique healthcare environment.
What's on Offer?
- $79.62 per hour + superannuation + penalties
- $500 per week accommodation allowance
- 2.0 FTE available
- Immediate commencement for suitable candidates
- Opportunity to work in a specialist mental health setting
About the Role Working at a CNS2 level, you will provide advanced mental health nursing care, supporting individuals with complex mental health presentations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting advanced mental health assessments and risk assessments.
- Developing and implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions and care plans.
- Coordinating care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Providing clinical support and contributing to high-quality patient care.
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and effective communication with stakeholders.
About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Relevant Mental Health nursing qualifications and/or substantial mental health nursing experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex mental health presentations.
- Strong clinical assessment, risk assessment and care coordination skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a correctional health environment.
- Excellent communication, documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to meet relevant security clearance requirements.
Interested? If you're an experienced Mental Health CNS2 looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact our Mental Health recruitment team:
Email: mh@limelightpeople.com.au
0432 601 698
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Reference number: 4091384
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Psych. Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026
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