Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team in Older Persons Mental Health Services.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering expert mental health care through community-based services, working closely with individuals, their families, and support networks.
* Provide clinical leadership and expertise to nursing, medical, and allied health staff on managing complex mental health needs.
* Develop and implement evidence-based clinical policy, care guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities to enhance consumer outcomes.
* Offer case management to consumers with complex needs, including education and consultation with GPs and other service providers.
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
* Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, along with a specialist tertiary graduate or postgraduate qualification in mental health/psychiatric nursing.
* A current Driver's Licence.
Prioritizing attributes include:
* Extensive experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse by the Australian and New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. or equivalent.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or currently pursuing them.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the well-being of older adults in our community, utilizing your exceptional nursing skills and passion for mental health care.