About the Position
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our team at The Royal Children's Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position in the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit, working 76 hours per fortnight.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating specialist bed-based programs in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager. They will demonstrate superior consolidated clinical skills and provide consultancy to implement best practice nursing care and recovery standards.
The role involves contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce by providing mentoring, particularly to junior nurses or recent recruits. You will focus on nursing development to address priority issues on the ward related to vulnerable and high-risk consumers presenting with high-level needs.
You will work collaboratively as part of the inpatient team and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to young people and their families. The Clinical Nurse Consultant holds substantial responsibility for implementing specific Department of Health initiatives and frameworks that aim to improve consumer and carer experience while maintaining a safe environment.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You must also have demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, with a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
In addition, you will require a well-developed knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act (2014) and other relevant legislation, policies, and strategic directions of public Mental Health Services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated nurse to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and have a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
• A world-class clinical practice environment
• A culture of continuous improvement
• Salary-packaging benefits