Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – St George MHS

For more information we encourage you to contact Melissa Wilkinson on Melissa.Wilkinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 12 May 2025 and 16 May 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

This position is based at St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah

Selection Criteria: 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Current National Nurse Registration with AHPRA to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a minimum of five years full time equivalent post registration experience and approved post registration nursing qualification relevant to the field, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
3. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
4. Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of consumer and carer education and staff as required.
5. Demonstrated effective leadership skills including developed skills in communication, problem solving and decision-making skills in relation to managing responsibilities.
6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
7. Commitment to consumer consultation and participation in service planning and delivery, policy development and implementation, priority setting and service evaluation and quality activities.
8. Current NSW Drivers licence (and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website