Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician - Registered Nurse Level 3

Mental Health Consultation Liaison Clinician - Registered Nurse Level 3 (

Job Number : 02ORC)

Description

Employment Type :   Full Time, Permanent Position

Classification :  Registered Nurse Level 3 (603567)

Salary :   $126,196 – $131,177 (Plus 12% Super)

Location :   North Canberra Hospital

Section :   Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services (AIMHS)

Closing Date : 21st November 2025

What can we offer you :

City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here :  Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role :

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery, maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples’ homes.

These services include :

• Adult Community & Older Persons Mental Health Services
• Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services
• Alcohol & Drug Services
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Justice Health Services

Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services is across both The Canberra Hospital (TCH) and North Canberra Hospital (NCH) sites, and includes services such as Adult Mental Health Unit, Ward 12B Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Mental Health Clinical Liaison TCH and NCH, Acacia Mental Health Unit (Acacia) for Acute Adults and Banksia Mental Health Unit (Banksia) for Older Persons.

The Mental Health Consultation Liaison (MHCL) Nurse provides advanced clinical care and leadership across acute hospital settings at North Canberra Hospital (NCH), including the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Maternity, Medical, and Surgical wards. Working within a small multidisciplinary team, the MHCL Nurse delivers high-quality, recovery-focused mental health assessment and short-term management strategies for individuals in acute distress.

This role supports clinical decision-making, provides consultation and education to hospital teams, and engages with families, carers, and external agencies. The MHCL Nurse contributes to service development, quality improvement, and the orientation and mentoring of staff and students. The position operates within a rotating seven-day, extended hours roster, with future expansion to 24 / 7 coverage. The MHCL Nurse is accountable for their own professional standards and plays a key role in fostering a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the  Position Description .

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to :

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply :

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together

Our   Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact   Jody Alexander Jody.alexander@act.gov.au .

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A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Job

:  Registered Nurses & Midwives

Salary Range

:  126,196.00 - 131,177.00

Closing Date

:  21 / Nov / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM