Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Electroconvulsive (ECT) Coordinator - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.22 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ553852
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 2 March 2025

Come Work With Us!

Experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant or Registered Nurse with knowledge in the care and delivery of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)? We would love you to join our team in this specialised and focused role caring for patients undergoing treatment - interest you??

The position is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination, quality and governance of ECT services across a range of clinical settings including operating theatre, day surgery, inpatient units and provision of high quality ECT. The Clinical Nurse Consultant coordinates and delivers high quality person-centred care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards for Practice for Registered Nurses, and the Policies and Procedures of the Ministry of Health and SESLHD community settings. The role is integral in-service monitoring and auditing which is crucial to the to the provision of high quality ECT.

For more information we encourage you to contact Hannah Allen on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 10 March 2025 and 14 March 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Services, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

Additional Information and Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time positions

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable

Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Current National Nurse Registration with AHPRA to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualification relevant to the field, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
3. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
4. Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of consumer and carer education and staff as required.
5. Demonstrated effective leadership skills including developed skills in communication, problem solving and decision-making skills in relation to managing responsibilities.
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
7. Commitment to consumer consultation and participation in service planning and delivery, policy development and implementation, priority setting and service evaluation and quality activities.
8. Current NSW Drivers licence (and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support