Job Description

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- Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617
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- Permanent
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- Closing on: Aug 17 2026
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Position Description

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Are you an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse with a passion for education, clinical excellence and developing others?

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- Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
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- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
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- Please note that, to be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter outlining how their qualifications, skills, and experience align with the selection criteria.
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About The Role

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Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Clinical Development Nurse (CDN) to join our dedicated Hyson Green Mental Health team. This role offers a unique prospect to combine advanced clinical practice with education, mentoring and leadership to support the growth of our nursing workforce and the delivery of exceptional patient-centred care.

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As the Mental Health CDN, you will be a clinical expert, mentor and educator, working collaboratively with nursing staff, students, graduates and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen capability, improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

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In this rewarding role you will:

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- Provide advanced clinical leadership and expert support within mental health nursing practice.
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- Mentor, coach and support nursing staff, students and graduate nurses.
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- Coordinate and support preceptorship programs, ensuring meaningful feedback and development opportunities.
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- Identify learning needs and develop education strategies to enhance clinical capability across the unit.
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- Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to deliver education programs and competency-based training.
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- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and accreditation activities.
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- Promote evidence-based practice, clinical research and continuous improvement.
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- Support staff orientation, professional development planning and performance growth.
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- Act as a clinical resource and team leader when required.
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About You

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Essential Requirements

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Highly Desirable

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.
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- Minimum 5 years' post-graduate consistence experience in Mental Health Nursing.
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- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and clinical problem-solving skills in mental health practice.
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- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
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- Proven ability to deliver compassionate, patient and family-centred care.
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- Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical research and policy development.
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- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Experience in education, preceptorship and mentoring of nursing staff and students.
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- Knowledge and application of NSQHS Standards (Version 2).
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- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
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- Experience in clinical auditing, quality programs and service improvement initiatives.
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- Strong computer literacy and documentation skills.
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- Ability to positively influence clinical practice and support team development.
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Why work for Calvary?

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At Calvary, our staff matter.

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With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

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Your benefits:

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- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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- Paid parental leave
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- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
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As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

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- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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📌 Clinical Development Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Canberra