Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) PFT, Custodial Mental Health, Long Bay Correctional Complex, Justice Health – PFT Position Details Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration: $116, – $120, per annum plus superannuation Hours per week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 9 December at 11:59pm AEDT 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 utilises the principles of Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery and is 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, and 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' full-time experience working in mental health and possession of post-graduate qualifications in mental health, or a combination of equivalent experience and qualifications. Our Service and Team Custodial Mental Health (CMH) is a specialist mental health service within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network that provides a range of mental health services to adults in NSW correctional centres. CMH includes a specialist mental health team with mental health nurses (MHNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), Aboriginal Mental Health Clinicians, psychiatrists, career medical officers (CMOs), and psychiatry registrars supported by administrative and managerial staff. CMH clinicians work alongside staff from other 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. Salary and Benefits Your salary of $116, – $120, per annum plus superannuation and leave loading is just the beginning. You'll have access to additional allowances, salary packaging benefits, a fitness passport (if you're eligible), ADOs (if full-time), free on-site parking, and fantastic training and education opportunities. Diversity and Inclusivity We are an equal-opportunity employer and 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. This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Ready to Apply? The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions: Describe a time when you were presented with confronting patient behaviour where your resilience and courage was required in order to deal with the situation. Provide an example demonstrating your negotiation and influencing skills to leverage resources from multi-functional work teams to deliver successful patient outcomes. What were your keys to success? Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks in your clinical practice, and what methods you used in order to prioritise your clinical activities. Applications Close: 9 December at 11:59pm AEDT. #J- Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr