Senior Clinician Older Persons Mental Health (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 4)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Level 4
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ588792
Driving person-centred care through clinical leadership.
About the Role
This is a multidisciplinary position, classifications included are Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4.
This position is designed to be a senior clinician who can consult with the inpatient and community teams, advising on discharge, care planning and complex care arrangements. This position will provide education on complex clinical issues to consumers, carers and clinicians, and lead a quality approach to OPMH services. This position will provide expert direct clinical care to staff and consumers from OPMH services that cover the entire of SLHD community. The role includes working with service partners in particular GP services, aged care services, community managed organisations and hospital based services.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- NSW Registered Nurse with AHPRA with minimum of five (5) years post registration mental health experience and minimum 3 years’ experience in OPMH, or tertiary qualification in occupational therapy or social work, AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership to AASW as required with extensive experience in Mental Health and OPMH.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service design, implementation and evaluation.
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 about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
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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For enquiries, please contact Jim Poulios on 0488 098 631 or email at jim.poulios@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 13 July 2025
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