Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Youth Drug Health Services
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720 - $129,314 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ550370
About the Role
In this role, you will be expected to have demonstrated experience providing operational management of frontline clinical services working in community. You will be expected to have experience providing clinical leadership in child and family services, Youth Drug Health Services, or other community outreach services.
You will work in settings across Sydney Local Health District in line with Ministry of Health policy and guidelines and evidence-based practice. You will pursuethe optimal performance of the programs through effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams and the collaborative development of strategic alliances with relevant stakeholders including consumers, health services, other government departments/agencies and private and non-government organisations.
The core functions of the multidisciplinary community based team are:
- Provide care coordination for young people with drug & alcohol issues, as informed by their professional discipline
- Facilitate the development of care plans in consultation with all relevant parties utilising harm reduction principles and best practice models
- Provide referral for young people with drug & alcohol issues to appropriate support services
- Provide support for other staff (mainstream, drug & alcohol, Youth Sector etc.) in relation to youth drug and alcohol issues
- Support education and health improvements initiatives for young people experiencing drug and alcohol issues and develop links and partnerships with other services
The team works in the community setting and aims to provide a safe platform for open dialogue and assists in the development of strategies to empower young people and their families and or carers in their journey towards recovery.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.
- Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
- Leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Martin O'Donnell on 0425 330 877.
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Applications Close: 8 March, 2025
