CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Emergency Department Mental Health Team

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse SpecialistGrade 2
Remuneration: $55.45 to $57.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ497907An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

• Ready to take your nursing career to the next level?
• Looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Join the Emergency Department Mental Health Team at Wyong Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD)

About You

• You have a demonstrated ability to provide complex care and have advanced clinical skills.
• You are highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) is required, along with post-graduate qualifications relevant to the specialty and a minimum of 3 years' full-time equivalent clinical experience in the specified post-graduate field.

Where You’ll Be WorkingThe Clinical Nurse SpecialistGrade 2 (CNS 2) is responsible for delivering complex specialist nursing care and leading the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery to provide effective quality care for patients/clients with care needs specifically relating to their Mental Health.
The CNS 2 will be required to act as a lead with the Emergency Department Mental Health Team (EDMHT) and will be required to work specific shifts that are indicated by the busiest workload times.The CNS 2 will accept, triage, and assess referrals received from the Emergency Department, Community Mental Health Services, General Practitioners and the Central Coast Mental Health Telephone Triage Line.As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard CommitmentCentral Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, Emergency Department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our .The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
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Email: anu.varghese@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 27 June at 11:59 pm 2024You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367