CNS2 - Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Coffs Harbour
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 113243.15 - 116963.48
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ542470
Application Closes: 3 February 2025
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
The position sits within the Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team (‘Safeguards Team’) and reports to the Safeguards Team Leader with professional responsibility to District Nurse Manager, Mental Health MNCLHD.
The Safeguards Team is a new dedicated CAMHS resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crisis, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions.
We are seeking a compassionate skilled CNS2 who can plan, coordinate, and implement clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to provide evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents (0 to 17 years) in acute mental health distress, and their families.
The Safeguards Team operates 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments
What Coffs Harbour Can Offer You
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Involvement in quality and safety projects
- Salary packaging
- Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family a wide choice of health options)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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To apply or need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Timothy Dale on Timothy.Dale@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au or 0487 971 741
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