Mental Health Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Consultant

Experienced mental health nurse wanted to fulfil role of mental health clinical nurse consultant within a faced paced busy emergency department.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,751.60- $2,807.90
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ679399

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. 

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant, Grade 1 (CNC1) provides an expert mental health assessment and initial intervention service to individuals of all ages presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). 

The CNC will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive mental health assessment for persons presenting to the RNSH ED who are experiencing mental health issues, The CNC, in partnership with the ED staff and relevant mental health staff will determine a plan of care which may be discharge back to the community with clearly documented and communicated follow up or facilitate an admission to the mental health inpatient unit. 
This position will be responsible for the management of patient flow for mental health in the ED and proactively assist with ensuring that Emergency Treatment Performance (ETP) Targets are met. 
  
The Clinical Nurse Consultant will promote a mental health nursing service that fosters excellence in clinical, educational and professional leadership, both within ED and the Mental Health Inpatient Units, The Clinical Nurse Consultant contributes to quality health care by collaborating with health care providers, consumer groups, and other community services by developing clinical practice and family orientated standards in emergency and acute mental health care. 

The Clinical Nurse Consultant will demonstrate a high knowledge of quality improvement principles, EEO and WH&S requirements. 

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: