Title:  Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)

Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) 

South Ward, Older Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Peter James Centre is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our team. 

• Do you have a passion for Older Adults? If so, come and join our team to care for the most precious people we know.  

• Do you possess specialist clinical mental health nursing knowledge and skills to lead the nursing role within the specialist clinical team? 

• Perfect opportunity to grow your career & experience leadership opportunities – thrive at Eastern Health  

• Be part of a passionate and driven team with knowledge and skills to care for our consumers whilst providing the best services possible. 

• This is a permanent part time position, rotating roster across 7 days 

• Location: South Ward is located at Peter James Centre, Corner Mahoney’s Road and Burwood Highway in East Burwood.  

Eastern Health  

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.  

About the role  

We are looking for enthusiastic CNC to work within our recently refurbished Older Adult Acute Mental Health ward and a newly developed Memory Care Area currently under construction (due to open soon). This unique opportunity will provide you with the capacity to develop advanced skills in Older Adult Acute Mental Health, along with being part of a friendly and supportive team environment.  

This Role includes:  

• Works closely with the Nurse Manager and Professional Development Unit to identify staff knowledge and skill gaps and assists in the development of learning plans and professional improvement. 

• Works as clinical lead, providing support and education to team members. Mentors and oversees novice team members and assists the Nurse Manager to embed a culture of professional development. 

• Leads implementation of nursing specific best practice standards in area of clinical practice.  

• Actively participates in development of a local action plan that is reviewed monthly, and updated annually with the NUM, ensuring it is measured against and complies with the specific competencies, Mental health capability framework, NSQHS Standards, NMBA professional standards and codes of conduct, EH Nursing Midwifery Domains of Practice and EH values. 

• Reviews and reports on all matters of legislative compliance as required under this Act 

• Undertaking of audits as per organizational requirements, evaluating results and implementing action plans to address gaps. 

• Supports the senior mental health nursing/health team and wider multidisciplinary team with timely and effective communication to guide and achieve optimal consumer outcomes. 

• Leads and works collaboratively with Consumer and Carer Consultants / Peer Workers in the development of educational resources for consumers, carers, or Nominated Persons/other interested parties. 

• Participates in, and contributes to, the reduction and review of all the restrictive interventions utilising least restrictive principles, reporting breeches and participation in monthly MHWB RRI committee. 

• Assists in and oversees the orientation and support of new staff members, completing mandatory induction paperwork where appropriate and ensuring staff have an awareness and understanding of Eastern Health policies and standards.  

• Actively participate in local region forums regarding service development and partnerships  

You will join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team who partner to provide the best possible care for our patients. With a strong commitment to research and teaching, we offer professional development, leadership opportunities, and the space and time for you to be the best possible nurse.  

You will flourish at Eastern Health!  

What’s in it for you?  

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!  

• Pursue your career goals with Eastern Health scholarships  

• Work in a team where your skills and talents are valued and acknowledged  

• Flexible working hours  

• Generous salary packaging options  

• Belong to a team of dedicated and passionate healthcare professionals  

About you  

• You are enthusiastic, passionate, and love learning. You possess:  

• Current, condition-free registration with AHPRA  

• Post Graduate qualifications highly regarded  

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience  

• A strong commitment to high quality care  

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team  

• Excellent communication and organisational skills  

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.  

Join us!  

If you this is the role for you, we would be delighted to receive your application, and encourage you to apply early.  

Next Steps 
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

Position Description Link

Contact Person: Sabina Ngwenya

Contact Number: 0400547269

Contact Email:sabina.ngwenya@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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