A unique opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Consultation Liaison Services to be part of an evolving mental health and addiction service within SCHHS and provide access to Mental Health and Specialised Services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)- Consultation Liaison Services will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external providers and organisations. The CNC is a valued and integral position within an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality nursing care to consumers, their families and carers of the Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS) within the SCHHS.
Consultation Liaison Psychiatry & Addiction Service (CLPAS) based at SCUH and NGH is extremely important in setting the mental health and addictions platform for the relationship and ongoing care throughout the hospital, in what can be a very distressing time for patients, carers and their families.
Key Responsibilities include:
* The CNC CLP is a valued and integral position within an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality nursing care to consumers, their families and carers of the Mental Health and Specialised Service (MHSS) within the SCHHS.
* The CNC will deliver clinical expertise and leadership in the provision and coordination of contemporary, person-centred care within a clinical specialty in a dynamic health environment, based on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) requirements for registration as a nurse.
* This position provides a high level of clinical interventions within the Nambour and SCUH Emergency Departments and Inpatient wards and is one of the critical entry points to the Mental Health and Specialised Service and AODS service.
* The CNC will deliver evidence based clinical practice that adheres to scope of practice, guidelines, standards, procedures, policies, and relevant legislation.
Remuneration value up to $138,283 p.a., comprising salary rates $66.85 - $72.58 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Part-Time position, 64 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages, and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
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