
CNC Grade 1 - ESMHS
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Posted 3 days ago
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre & Emergency Department - ESMHS
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560827
Location: Randwick, Sydney
FULL TIME AND PART TIME AVAILABLE
Applications close date: 30 March 2025
Come Work With Us!
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Clinical Nurse Consultant who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast paced setting? Do you have an interest in Emergency Mental Health? This role is for you!
Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service (ESMHS) is looking for a suitably experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our team of Clinical Nurse Consultants working within the Emergency Department (ED) and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Our service has recently relocated to the new Acute Services Building and is looking to expand our team.
The role requires clinical expertise in the assessment and management of persons presenting to the ED:
- Experiencing acute mental health symptoms
- Experiencing co-morbid physical and mental health difficulties
- In acute crisis situations requiring a mental health assessment
While operating as part of the wider ED Multi-Disciplinary Team the role is highly autonomous and requires skills in time management, communication, comprehensive mental health assessment, risk assessment, admission and discharge planning, problem solving, and a strong understanding of common medical and drug & alcohol related conditions that often co-occur with mental health needs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information we encourage you to contact Deirdre Carberry on [email protected]
Interviews are expected to be held between 7 April 2025 and 11 April 2025
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time/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 (Nursing only).
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience in a mental health specialty, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Sound knowledge and experience of assessing persons within an acute environment
- Demonstrated understanding of nursing processes and their contributions to best practice principles
- Proven clinical leadership skills in within the Mental Health program
- Demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough Mental Health assessment., including formulation and development of immediate management plans and strategies
- Competency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet searches, analysis of clinical data, presentations and clinical documentation
- Excellent verbal communication skills and be proficient at documenting the outcome of assessments contemporaneously
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
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.
About South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island.
Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
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