CNC1 - EMHAART - Emergency Department - Kempsey District Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $123,031.85 - $125,546.86
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ533489
Advertising Closes: 11 February 2025
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
About the Role
The service will provide advice, triage, initial assessment, and referral service to facilitate access to the appropriate mental health or substance use disorders (SUD) services for the people of MNCLHD across their lifespan. MNCLHD has a wide distribution of consumers that have challenges accessing services resulting in the need to refine and centralise ‘front-end’ 24/7 referral, access, and entry pathways as a priority to IMHAOD services.
This position will undertake assessment and management of MHAOD presentations to ED and when appropriate provide advice and assessment to emergency services through a virtual mode. You will need to provide expert clinical consultancy and services within a defined specialty, practicing within the domains and the functions of the CNC 1 role and to demonstrate leadership in promoting contemporary nursing / midwifery practice within the Mid North Coast Local Health District.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and post graduate qualifications in the relevant field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Accredited person or willingness to be upskilled.
- Demonstrated superior MH knowledge and exception assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also to work collaboratively with clients, carers, the multidisciplinary team and services across the continuum.
- Demonstrated communication skills and proven ability to implement change across a multidisciplinary team using an evidence based and a collaborative approach.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, conduct and evaluate education sessions for the health workforce.
- Ability to participate in a seven-day rotating roster including public holidays and night duties when required.
- Current NSW driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.
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For role related queries or questions contact Daniel Morrison on Daniel.Morrison@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au
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