Address Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1Remuneration: $123031.85 - $125546.86 + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ468112Location: Buronga NSW (Mildura)What you'll be doing
To provide senior clinical input, support, and supervision to the Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service.
Working in collaboration with other key service providers to ensure the best clinical care for consumers of MHDA services promoting recovery model of care into MHDA practice.
Develop policy documents and model of care in collaboration with the contracted NGO, particularly those in relation to the physical health of consumers.
What we offer you
Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
Paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
Isolation & climate allowance
Learning and Development support with access to further education & training
A comfortable country lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton (Buronga), Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Buronga / Mildura
On the NSW side of the Murray River, Buronga is a beautiful rural town, just 10km from Mildura Victoria, many of our staff live in the booming regional hub of Mildura and travel the short 10 minutes to work. Mildura has a population of over 50,000 and growing with all the facilities of a regional city, yet is uniquely positioned in the scenic, Sunraysia region, famous for its sunshine, and horticulture including grapes and oranges. While Mildura thrives as its own destination, it is also a great base for touring many iconic natural wonders and picturesque locations nearby including the world renowned Mungo National Park!
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in nursing and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Minimum of five (5) years FTE post graduate MHDA care experience, preferably with post graduate qualifications relevant to MHDA service provision.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with MHDA consumers and carers.
Demonstrated ability to synthesise information and develop clear and succinct reports/policy documents/Models of Care.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, present and evaluate education/training.
Evidence of understanding of and commitment to the consumer/care participation, the recovery model and person centred care.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially with NGOs and colleagues to the benefit of consumers and carers.
Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice through planning, quality management and research
Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Angela Harvey on Angela.Harvey@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 17/3/2024
Far West Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait backgrounds and LGBTQI+ communities to apply for positions.
