Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult and Community Mental Health
The Team
Glenorchy CCT is a large catchment including the midlands and Derwent valley, Brighton council area and city of Glenorchy. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary team including lived experience workers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists.
The Role
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide treatment recommendations and specialist support to the multidisciplinary team, other health professionals, and community support organisations as required. You will assist with clinical decision making and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care given to Continuing Care Stream clients, facilitating a person-centred and recovery-focused approach.
You will be responsible for coordinating medications within the community service as per legal requirements, policies, and procedures. You will also identify professional learning needs of community nursing staff and develop strategies to address those needs in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators and the Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical expertise in contemporary nursing practice within Adult and Community Mental Health settings, promoting professional standards of practice and an environment conducive to innovation and change that promotes best practice and meets established accreditation standards of practice.
* Function as a single practitioner working within established decision-making and operational frameworks to provide effective care and treatment to assigned clients and clients of the broader team when indicated.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Extensive experience in and comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice in a variety of settings, with at least five years post-graduate clinical nursing experience directly applicable to Mental Health settings.
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and awards, including the Mental Health Act, Right to Information Act, Work Health and Safety Act, and relevant statutory requirements and departmental procedures and policies.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and the proven ability to work constructively as part of a multidisciplinary team at both service and community levels.
Terms and Conditions
This is a fixed-term full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. Negotiable hours may apply.
Salary packaging is available, offering access to a range of benefits, including living expenses, meal entertainment, and other benefits if eligible.
About Us
The Department of Health values compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.