Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Safeguards Acute Child and Adolescent Team

Be part of our supportive, dynamic team and make a lasting impact in youth mental health care.

$113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Illawarra Community Mental Health | REQ545227 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 | Applications close: 9 February 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Safeguards Team is a new, community-based Child, Adolescent, and Youth Acute Mental Health Service, offering rapid, flexible, and mobile care to young people aged 0-17 in acute mental health distress. Working within an integrated model alongside the adult Acute Care Team (ACT), Safeguards emphasis a holistic approach to mental health, involving families and carers throughout the care process. Moving towards operating 7 days a week with extended hours on weekdays, Safeguards provides in-person, telephone, and audio-visual support to young people in diverse settings including schools, homes and communities. The Clinical Nurse Specialist on the Safeguards Team has high level clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing care to young people with minimum direct supervision. 

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the  selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         Current AHPRA Registration

·         Relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate

·         Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need more information or help applying?

·         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

·         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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·         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Aman Rai at ​Amandeep.Rai@health.nsw.gov.au