Job no: 574306 Work type: Full time Location: Ramsay Clinic Northside Categories: Nursing - Registered We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with a strong interest in working with Drug & Alcohol clients to join our mental health team at Ramsay Clinic Northside, part of Ramsay Health Care.(Permanent Full-Time | 76 hours per fortnight)About the RoleRamsay Clinic Northside is a 137-bed well-respected leading provider of mental health care services. As the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will act as a clinical and professional resource person demonstrating broad knowledge and clinical expertise in all facets of patient care while demonstrating a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the clinical setting.You will contribute to, and participate in, the education of all levels of staff by being involved in department orientation, in-servicing, and clinical competence programs. The CNS will also make a valuable contribution to the Hospital continuous improvement processes.About YouTo succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset with experience in mental health nursing. Possessing excellent time management and well-developed clinical problem-solving skills will be key to your success in this role. Essential to this role are the following:Required:Current RN3+ Registration with APHRAMinimum of two years' experience in a mental health settingExperience working in a specialist Addictions settingAbility to work a rotating rosterDelivery of structured nursing educationExperience in previous acting CNS/NUM positionThis role requires a caring and compassionate nature that enables you to provide supportive care to patients and their families.About RamsayThe Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "People Caring for People".What's in it for you?Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships, and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support.Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing, and more.RequirementsMust provide aNational Police check conducted within the previous 12 monthsAccording to the role, Ramsay may require aWorking-With-Children check andproof of immunisation against infectious diseases.To ApplyAll applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.comAdvertised: 28 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 11 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr