Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Mental Health & Substance Use Service

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$64.70 - $66.83 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ704552
Location:Mater Mental Health, Newcastle
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About the opportunity

Join the Mental Health and Substance Use Service (MHSUS), providing specialist support to adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
MHSUS delivers comprehensive assessments, centre-based programs, consultation and care coordination through an evidence-based model of care grounded in integrated treatment, stages of change and motivational interviewing. Working within a community-based model, you'll support consumers through group facilitation, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, clinical reviews and collaboration with other support services.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise and leadership skills within a specialist area. You'll be supported by the Service Manager, Staff Specialist and experienced senior clinicians, with a structured orientation to the MHSUS model of care and access to relevant professional development, including individual and group supervision.

What you will be doing

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 with MHSUS, you'll provide specialist nursing care to consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, supporting their recovery through integrated and person-centred treatment.




Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments, including in-reach assessments to Mental Health Centre inpatient units.
- Providing care coordination and ongoing clinical reviews to support consumers' recovery goals.
- Facilitating therapeutic group programs, psychoeducation and relapse prevention interventions.
- Applying evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing and stages of change, to engage and support consumers.
- Providing clinical consultation and advice to colleagues and other service providers.
- Demonstrating clinical leadership and supporting the development of effective clinical practice.
- Contributing to education, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a solid interest in mental health and substance use care, who can bring sound clinical judgement, initiative and a collaborative approach to the team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.




- Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years' experience working in the clinical area of your specified postgraduate qualification, or other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health nursing, ideally with an understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Well-developed assessment, care coordination and clinical decision-making skills.
- The ability to engage consumers using a recovery-oriented, person-centred and evidence-based approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external services.
- A commitment to clinical leadership, ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

What we can offer you:

Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of

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