CCLHD - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Co-Ordinator - Gosford Mental Health Services
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ537530 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ537530
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Are you ready to make a change, simply expand your skills, or just learn something new?
The Mental Health Unit at Gosford Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a Coordinator role in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on a permanent part time basis. As the ECT Coordinator, you will oversee the ECT service in consultation with the Director of ECT and the ECT Committee, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the service. You will liaise with other mental health services across the Central Coast regarding the referral, admission, and transfer of care for consumers receiving ECT. This role is integral to maintaining high standards of care as part of a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with NSW guidelines and local policies.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a dedicated team in a challenging and rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this position.
Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.
About You
- You have a current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
- Certificate of completion of ECT training Programming is preferred, but not essential.
- Must have a passion for delivering quality care to mental health consumers
What You’ll Be Doing
In your role as the ECT Coordinator, you will coordinate nursing practices throughout the delivery of ECT, ensuring compliance with the ECT Minimum Standard of Practice in NSW. You will promote quality improvement in nursing care, liaising with anaesthetic, theatre, recovery, and porter staff to support quality care. Responsibilities include preparing and completing documentation for each patient, conducting routine checks of the ECT device and necessary equipment, and advocating for patients and their families. You will also inform patients and their carers about all aspects of ECT in conjunction with the treating team, participate in quality improvement activities, and provide high-level customer service to all stakeholders. Your role requires adherence to NSW Health and CCLHD policies and procedures.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Strong;
Phone : (02) 4320 2733
Email : Megan.Strong@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Monday, 2 December 2024 at 11.59pm.
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
