AddressThe Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), in partnership with the Team Leader (TL), is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care within their speciality. The CNS supports the TL by supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities. The CNS is responsible for the provision of clinical and professional expertise in medium to long term mental health interventions to maintain people in the community environment.
The CNS works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in the patient population requiring mental health management and care.
The CNS is responsible for the provision of a consultation service within their area of expertise within the Armadale Kalamunda Group.
As a senior nurse has professional accountability to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provides mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contributes to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Armadale Kalamunda Group Nursing.
