Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Safe Assessment Unit

Job Description

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time and Part Time | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ550246 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 13 March 2025This is a temporarily funded position until 21 June 2026 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. The Safe Assessment Unit (SAU) at Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is an exciting new initiative that is due to open in May 2025. The SAU will provide a comprehensive service to consumers presenting to ED with distress, crisis, or acute behavioural disturbance relating to mental health or substance use. The SAU MH CNC will provide comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment, and consultation in collaboration with the SAU multi-disciplinary team including ED Medical Officers, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Alcohol and Drug Services, Allied Health, and other relevant agencies.A Little About Us. Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.Benefits Of Working With ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Requirements Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Current AHPRA Registration Minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration qualification in Mental Health or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Valid NSW Drivers Licence ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Julia Heffernan on #J-18808-Ljbffr