Clozapine and High Risk Medications Coordinator NBCMHSAn exciting opportunity exists for motivated and enthusiastic Senior Nursing staff to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1) role as coordinator of Clozapine and High-Risk Medications across the Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (NBCMHS).
The CNC role will focus on providing consultancy support on site to medical staff and clinicians in relation to clozapine and high-risk medication management, support to external agencies such as General Practitioners (GPs) and provide clinical leadership over the delivery of clozapine and high-risk medication treatment across Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service
The CNC role will also provide education, supervision, and training to clinicians and medical officer of NBCMHS regarding contemporary best practice for clozapine treatment, high risk medications and to external partners to ensure all monitoring guidelines are met for safe and effective practice across the service.
They will be required to practice within the CNC framework and meet the domains of practice for a CNC and will have a primary focus on Clozapine, Olanzapine IMI Clinic and Lithium for consumers of NBCMHS.
The NBCMHS comprises of Community Mental Health Teams each working in a multidisciplinary team comprised of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists. This ensures consumers and carers are offered a broad range of knowledge and experience in all aspects of adult mental health.
The NBCMHS aims to instil hope, promote well-being and support recovery in the lives of adults living in the Northern Beaches area who are affected by severe and enduring mental illness. We provide an assertive and intensive care coordinated service focused on the individual needs of each consumer. The NBCMHS aims to make a positive difference in the lives of those with whom we work.
Every consumer is allocated a Care Co-ordinator who will be the key contact to support individuals develop their recovery plan and personal goals.
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,357.90 - $2,406.10 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ498152
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism. Where you'll be working
Brookvale Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing Leading coordination of Clozapine and High-Risk Medications across Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (NBCMHS) Teams.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with current Authority to practice and at least 5 years full time equivalent relevant post-registration qualifications in mental health and relevant post-registration qualification.Demonstrated ability to practice using a collaborative and consultative approach with highly developed negotiating skillsDemonstrated high level clinical experience in mental health nursingAble to demonstrate excellent verbal and writer communication skills, interpersonal skills, advanced computer skills and problem solving abilities.Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of evidenced based clinical practice and service improvement.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Antoin Cullen on ****** or 0404 896 504.
Tentative Interview Dates: Week Commencing 1st July 2024 My ProfileCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities.
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