Clinical Nurse Consultant - Dementia Advisory Service
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ577169 Requisition #
Bridging clinical expertise and compassionate care to enhance the lives of people living with dementia.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.21 per hour + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ577169
About the role:
- Promote local community awareness of dementia, available services
- Provide information to people with dementia and their carers
- Lead local dementia carer support groups
- Provide dementia education to various stakeholders
- Support is provided by CACS GNS Aged Care Services Manager and CNC in Aged Care
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- At least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience and approved post-registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the specialty field, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation
About you:
- Ability to prioritise workload within a small team
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills e.g. presentation skills, working with diverse groups
- Demonstrate professionalism in an empathic and caring manner
- Knowledge and understanding of my aged care and referral pathways for appropriate services
- Understanding of dementia and ability to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation for people with dementia, their families, and carers
- Understanding and provision of person-centred care in collaboration with clients, carers, and service providers to achieve identified outcomes
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- 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 lease
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Kathy Bullen on Kathy.Bullen@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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