CNS2 - Child and Family Health Nurse (PIMHS) - Kempsey District Hospital Mid North Coast Local Health District – Kempsey NSW
Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (Until 29/06/2025)
Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration : 109945.46 - 113556.22
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ520071
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ.
A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS. IMHAOD Declaration
Each person's unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
IMHAOD Statement of Intention
The intention of the MNCLHD Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (IMHAOD) is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence-based practices and collaboration.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service.
Nurturing Connections is a new specialist parent-child relational program based in the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health service in Kempsey. The program has been designed to provide assessment and interventions for pregnant women or caregivers experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and their children aged 0-4 years.
This position will work collaboratively to provide assessment and intervention and evaluate dyadic specific interventions for vulnerable families where a parent or carer of a child (aged 0 to 4yrs) has a diagnosed mental illness. Interventions will be delivered by face-to-face and via telehealth modes.
The Nurturing Connections team will work across hospital, community, Non-Government Organisations and home visiting settings. The clinician will use clinical expertise and extensive specialist knowledge to support families engaged in the program across the MNCLHD and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with post graduate qualification in Child and family health nursing and at least 3 years' experience. Demonstrated specialist skills to work closely with families utilising evidence-based models of care and approaches that are supportive and inclusive with an early intervention focus. Demonstrated ability and experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating education programs. Demonstrated expertise in the management of complex clinical issues and the application of evidence-based practice, advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated communication skills and proven ability to implement change across a multidisciplinary team using an evidence-based and a collaborative approach. Demonstrated commitment to maintain currency of practice: experience or commitment to participate/lead clinical research and quality improvement activities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and also to work collaboratively with clients, carers, the multidisciplinary team and services across child development stages (0 to 4 yrs). Current NSW driver's license and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. Need more information?
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