Clinical Manager/NUM Level 2, Community - Sutherland MHS
Clinical Manager/Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Acute Care Team (ACT), Community - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $129,235.88 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ531673
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 10 November 2024
Come Work With Us!
An exciting permanent opportunity exists for an experienced mental health clinician and leader to work in the role of Clinical Manager for the Sutherland Acute Care Team (ACT). Supported by the Community Service Manager, the Clinical Manager will lead the ACT and Police and Ambulance Clinical Emergency Response (PACER) team to provide short-term mental health interventions to people experiencing acute episodes of mental health distress or illness.
The Clinical Manager will provide leadership, guidance, supervision and line management of the multidisciplinary community mental health team. The role requires a high degree of both clinical and professional judgement to navigate critical challenges with minimal direction.
They will provide high quality evidence based clinical services including assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder. These interventions will be based on an appropriate model of practice as specified by the individual’s professional background, skills, and experience and will be informed by evidence based treatment guidelines.
For more information we encourage you to contact Leonie Keogh on leonie.keogh@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 18 November 2024 and 22 November 2024
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Acute Care Team, Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the mental health assessment, treatment and management of persons with a mental illness in a community setting
- Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to manage performance and lead change
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of, and commitment to the principles and practices of consumer and family participation within a recovery framework
- Computer literacy skills
- Current NSW Driver’s License
Need more information?
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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
