Clinical Nurse Specialist – Paediatric Mental Health

Permanent Full Time | Up to 76 hours per fortnight | Tasmania

Salary: $109,767 – $115,813 + 12% superannuation + applicable allowances

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse with paediatric mental health experience to join a supportive multidisciplinary team within a specialist paediatric inpatient setting in North West Tasmania.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children, young people and their families while working within a team-oriented environment that values clinical expertise, professional development and high-quality, trauma-informed care.

About the role

You will work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health within a 16‑bed paediatric inpatient unit caring for children and young people aged 0–17 years across a broad range of presentations, including general paediatrics, surgical, orthopaedic and acute mental health care.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical care and contribute to the delivery of safe, person‑centred and recovery‑oriented mental health services.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing acute inpatient mental health care coordination for paediatric consumers.
- Completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing mental state assessments.
- Providing therapeutic engagement and evidence‑informed psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Monitoring and reviewing responses to treatment and adjusting care in collaboration with the MDT.
- Working closely with children, young people, families and carers using a trauma‑informed approach.
- Providing clinical leadership and expert nursing knowledge within the team.
- Supporting the implementation of clinical standards, policies and best‑practice care.
- Assisting senior nursing and medical staff with the effective coordination of clinical resources.
- Contributing to a positive,



collaborative and supportive team culture.

About you

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
- Experience in paediatric mental health or a strong background in child and adolescent mental health nursing.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication and therapeutic engagement skills.
- A commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centred and recovery‑oriented practice.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong clinical judgement and the confidence to provide leadership within your scope of practice.

Desirable

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications, or currently working towards them.
- Previous clinical leadership experience.

Benefits

- Better rosters: Predictable schedules with minimal to no weekend shifts, giving you the freedom to plan your life.
- Time to recharge: 5 weeks of annual leave to rest and reset.
- The ultimate Christmas break: Up to 3 weeks off over the festive season during our extended hospital closure.
- Health & wellbeing: Gym discounts via Fitness Passport and free, confidential counselling through our EAP.
- Healthcare discounts: Substantial savings on surgical procedures at Nexus facilities for you and your family.
- Everyday savings: Exclusive online rewards and discounts across major national retailers.
- Referral bonus: Earn a cash bonus when you introduce great talent to our growing network.
- Novated leasing option: Plus discounts on travel and transport.

Nexus Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and strive to provide a recruitment experience that's fair, inclusive and accessible.

Pre‑employment screening

- A recent criminal history check
- Confirmation of Australian working rights
- A Working With Children or Vulnerable People check, in line with the requirements of the relevant state or territory
- Evidence of immunisation (immunisation and vaccination requirements are aligned with the relevant health standards in each state)

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