Clinical Nurse Consultant / Clinical Midwife Consultant (Gde 2) - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service - Perm FT/PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ667100
Requisition ID: REQ667100
Employment Type: Permenant Full Time or Part Time, minimum 24 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Nurse Consultant / Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2: $73.15 - $74.61 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown
Contact: Brooke Dodson on Brooke.Dodson@health.nsw.gov.au |0475 803 031
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
In this role, you will be recognised as an expert clinician, providing advanced clinical advice and leading the development, implementation and evaluation of care for individuals with complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, consumers and community partners to strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes for parents, infants and families.
This position offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice at both an individual and service level. You will contribute to education, research, and service planning, while promoting a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and safe, high-quality care.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced and confident clinician with advanced expertise in perinatal and infant mental health (or a closely related specialty), coupled with a strong commitment to clinical leadership and service development.
You will bring:
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and the ability to manage and support care for patients with complex needs
* Experience developing, implementing and evaluating care plans in a specialised clinical setting
* Strong leadership capability, with the ability to guide, support and influence multidisciplinary teams
* A commitment to evidence-based practice, including the ability to translate research into clinical care.
* Experience contributing to education, supervision and capability building within a clinical workforce
* The ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, consumers and community stakeholders.
Most importantly, you are passionate about improving outcomes in perinatal and infant mental health and are driven to lead innovation, support best practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and communities.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
* Describe how you have provided expert clinical advice and leadership within a defined specialty. In your response, outline how you have developed, implemented and evaluated care plans for patients with complex health needs, and how you have supported safe, compassionate and culturally responsive care.
* Explain your experience contributing to strategic and operational planning within a clinical service. Include how you have supported or delivered specialty-related education programs, integrated research or evidence-based practice into clinical care, and participated in quality improvement, risk management and work health and safety processes.
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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