Main characteristics
- Location
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Company
- St Vincents Hospital Sydney
- Salary
- $120068.11 - $122457.89 p.a.
- Employment type
- Contract\u002FTemp
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
Position Title: Metabolic Health Clinical Nurse ConsultantEmployment Type: Part time, maximum term
Hours per week: 16 hours per week
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Salary: $120,068.11 - $122,457.89 per annum (pro-rata)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Caritas
Position Summary:
The St Vincent's inpatient Mental Health team provides specialist metabolic health assessment, intervention and treatment to consumers with a range of mental health issues and face a range of social challenges. The Clinical Nurse Consultant will have the opportunity to work in the inpatient mental health service, working alongside the diabetes MDT, treating consumers with often complex mental health needs and co-morbidities. The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides expert clinical advice and consultancy to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a Caritas Unit and actively contributes to the functioning and operations of the unit across all Clinical Nurse Consultant domains.
Applicants will benefit from having prior experience working in mental health or have a keen and motivated interest to pursue a career in mental health nursing.
What we offer:Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported university level post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareers development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia NetworkEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life balanceVariety of learning and development opportunitiesLeave balances within NSW health will be transferred to St Vincent'sOpportunities for visa application support
In addition St Vincent's Hospital has partnered with University of Tasmania to offer post graduate mental health Qualifications to successful applicants. The post graduate study will be supported with up to 10 days of supernumerary study time, the unique relationship means the successful candidate will be able to access a supported post graduate programme with low fees to be paid for by the successful candidate.
Are you eligible?
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
**We also invite applications from nurses from the UK/Ireland and Canada who hold AHPRA registration and are subject to working holiday visa arrangements**
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020 _017.
In line with the Public Health Order, all NSW Health Workers are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to be eligible for consideration for employment with St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, all recruits must provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or alternatively provide a Medical Contraindication in the approved form which complies with the requirements of the Public Health Order, prior to appointment.
Application Instructions:
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now and attach your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below.
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the 'My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.
Selection CriteriaPersonal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health AustraliaCurrently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation AgencyAt least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by St Vincent's Hospital, SydneyDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional developmentDemonstrated high level computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record systemDemonstrated high level effective communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurseDemonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex healthcare setting
Applications close on 08 June 2022
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