Senior Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1) - Acute Care Service Eastern[...]

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Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1Remuneration: $126,720 - $129,314 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID: REQ559728In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!About The Role Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers, and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Camperdown.The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers, and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which: Develops, implements, and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs. Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice. Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services. Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty-related education programs. Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service. Ideal Candidate Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience. Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate. Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 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. 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. 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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 16 March 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr