Our Health Service is expanding!
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) to join our team. This position provides expert contemporary knowledge and application of alcohol and other drug practice and theory, utilising contemporary evidence based clinical practice to guide high quality, safe clinical services across West Moreton Health.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity.
About the role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert clinical practice registered nurse who provides specialised clinical support and nursing leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drug Service providing interventions to adults receiving care under the Mental Health Community and Acute Services (CAS).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrates specialised knowledge and skills in complex, contemporary nursing practice and theory in AODS nursing, working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team requiring minimal direct supervision.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within teams, with clients and their families and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Possesses advanced clinical leadership qualities recognised at service level to assess, guide and contribute to implementation of innovative and evidence based clinical practices.
- Provide expert professional advice to primary mental health care providers regarding service delivery, clinical assessments and care planning across the continuum, risk management, mental health legislation.
- Applies specialised nursing knowledge to primary mental health care and integrated service delivery models, demonstrating high level of knowledge and skills to promote and enhance delivery of share-care services specific to clinical, environmental and geographical needs.
Mandatory Requirements:
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.