Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) – Custodial Mental Health, Justice Health Mid North Coast – Various positions
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: $109,945.46 – $113,556.22 p.a (Pro rata for Part-time and Casual) plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: up to 36
Requisition ID: REQ475520
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) – Custodial Mental Health – Mid North Coast – Various positions
Please Note: We are considering applicants that are interested in permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time, temporary part time and casual opportunities. Please outline in your application what working arrangements would be of interest.
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it’s needed most!
If you’re passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Grade 2 Custodial Mental Health is responsible for the provision of safe, evidence-based, person-centred care in line with the standards, policies and procedures of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other statutory authorities.
This care provided utilises the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery and in accordance with the National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce and the NSW Health Mental Health Competencies.
The position provides a high standard of care in the assessment and management of mental health issues, as well as discharge planning and transfer of care. The position demonstrates strong clinical leadership in the ongoing development and review of treatment planning and clinical review systems for patients with mental health concerns.
Essential Requirements
- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Three years’ fulltime experience working in mental health and possesses post-graduate qualifications in mental health, or a combination of equivalent experience and qualifications.
Our location, team, and service
Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (the Network) that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres.
Custodial Mental Health is a specialist mental health team, which has mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars who are supported by administrative and managerial staff. CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other Network clinical streams and CSNSW staff, including Psychology, Offender Services and Programs, and Custodial Operations staff in the provision of mental health services. Mental health services begin at the point of reception and continue through to release from custody or transfer to another correctional centre.
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Salary & Benefits
Your salary $109,945.46 – $113,556.22 per annum (pro-rata for part time and casual) plus super and leave loading is just the beginning.
You’ll have access to:
· Additional allowances of up to $3.88 per hour.
· Access to salary packaging benefits.
· A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (If full-time).
· Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:
1. Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of mental health and post-registration qualifications in mental health, or a combination of substantial relevant experience and qualifications related to mental health.
2. Provide an example of a time when you were asked to explain your reasoning behind a recommended course of action. Describe the situation, how you responded to the inquiry, and the outcome.
3. Describe a time when you identified and shared a clinical process improvement. How did you work with key stakeholders to codesign the solution?
4. Discuss and demonstrate where you have had to think flexibly and/or creatively to solve a complex problem at work. How did you approach this problem and what was the outcome?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jonathan Lapitan on Jonathan.Lapitan@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 1 April 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
Expected salary: $109945.46 – 113556.22 per year
Location: Kempsey, NSW
Job date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:14:11 GMT
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