CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Educator Mental Health

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Acute Mental Health Services team on the beautiful Central Coast for a temporary full-time maternity leave vacancy. This pivotal role will allow you to contribute to the professional development of mental health clinicians, ensuring high standards of care and the continued safety of patients across our Acute Mental Health Services. 

As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a critical role in the development and delivery of educational programs for mental health clinicians within the Acute Mental Health Services. Your key responsibilities will include assisting with program and curriculum development, delivering clinical teaching in both the classroom and clinical settings, and ensuring the ongoing professional development of nursing staff. You will also contribute to the implementation of clinical pathways and safety initiatives, including the Towards Zero Suicide initiatives, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Additionally, you will provide support and guidance to clinicians across various teams, including the ED Mental Health Team, PACER, Acute Care Team, and SPOT, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.

About You
  

• You have a current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• You have relevant education or clinical post-registration qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent experience. (You should have either formal education in mental health nursing or substantial clinical experience in the field, which is recognised by the Local Health District as equivalent.)   
• You have a current Australian Drivers' Licence, and willingness to travel between different sites within the Central Coast Local Health District.

Where You’ll Be Working  

You will be based in the vibrant and supportive environment of the Central Coast Local Health District, within our Acute Mental Health Services. The area offers a balanced lifestyle with stunning coastal views, a strong sense of community, and access to a range of recreational activities. Our services operate across multiple settings, including emergency departments and acute care teams, providing a dynamic and engaging environment for professional development and clinical practice.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.  
 
What we Offer   
 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 
Child Safe Standard Commitment  
 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are  committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion   
  
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.  

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.     

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx  


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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