Clinical Nurse Mental Health - all regions across NT Health (N4)
Darwin/Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy (Full-time/Part-time/Casual) - Ongoing / Fixed for up to 18 months
Employing extensive experience, skills and knowledge in mental health case management the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality holistic care for people with mental health issues. Eligibility to practice as a Designated Mental Health Practitioner under the NT Mental Health and Related Services Act (1998) is required to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.
Key duties and responsibilities:
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
4. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
5. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria:
Essential
1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in relevant area of nursing/midwifery supporting well-developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice outcomes for healthcare consumers.
3. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy.
6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.
Desirable:
Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
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