- Locum leadership role
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team
- Public Health, Regional location, 3 HRS FROM MELBOURNE
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Rare opportunity for an experienced Mental Health nurse and strong leader looking to undertake a CNC locum contract.
- Locum role – CNC – inpatient MH
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team
- Public Health, Regional location, relocation assistance
- Immediate start or short notice period
- 3 month contract with possible extension options
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced MHN to undertake a leadership position within an established multi-disciplinary team.
You will be working for a leading public health district providing an essential mental health service to regional Victoria.
You will manage a team of like-minded professionals including Registered and Enrolled Nurses.
We are needing a strong leader and experienced nurse for this position as you will play an integral member of the team. This position is RPN 5 and you must demonstrate skills that align with this level of role and clinical exposure.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant Nursing qualification with full AHPRA registration
- Good Operationally and strategically
- Post-graduate study within Mental Health desired
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in Management of rosters, penalty rates, workforce planning essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Senior or Leadership role, within the Acute Inpatient Services
- Ability to contribute to mentoring, education, training and professional development programs for nursing staff and work collaboratively with other senior nurses and program managers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary legislation, regulations and policy directions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the recovery approach in mental health treatment and support; with a focus on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching consumers personal recovery goals.
- An ability to provide initiative and innovation, ability to work in changing environment with flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and a desire to provide a mentoring role to other mental health nurses. This position will be responsible for planning and assisting to provide professional development opportunities and supporting the developing nursing workforce.
IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA – PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION
