Monthly Paid ADO, extra to annual leave (Full-time staff only). Excellent leave benefits aligned with NSW Health (State) award. Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $128,030.55 – $130,582.08 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Cumberland Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers health services to the Greater Western Sydney region, prioritising quality care, collaboration, and community well-being. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health Services) is a leadership role focused on enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes. Provides expert clinical support and management within mental health services. Leads staff education, consultation, and development. Develops patient care models and system improvements. Engages in service planning and strategic leadership. Coordinates research and quality initiatives to enhance clinical practice. What you'll be doingThe Clinical Nurse Consultant (Mental Health Services) at WSLHD plays a key leadership role in managing patient care, staff development, and improving mental health service delivery. Provides expert clinical assessment and management. Offers consultancy and support to staff and patients. Leads staff training and education. Develops care models and service improvements. Engages in research and quality initiatives. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements Registration: Current unrestricted Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Selection Criteria Minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the speciality and post graduate qualification in field of practice, or working towards same. Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing/midwifery practice. Demonstrated advanced communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and proven application of the practice development framework to clinical practice, including effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills. Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence-based research. Demonstrated leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change. Proven advanced skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and evidence of ability to direct the development of educational programs. Proven clinical expertise in complex client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently. Requisition ID: REQ519596 Applications Close: 27th October 2024 Need more information? Discover more about the application process. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Glenn Hughes on ****** People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.