Flexible ED Mental Health CNS (Part-Time)

North Metropolitan Health Service; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Career development

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Job summary

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to conduct primary mental health and risk assessments for ED patients needing specialised support. You will collaborate with ED clinicians to ensure safe, appropriate care, while maintaining mental health information and contributing to staff education in ED.

The role emphasizes alignment with NMHS values (Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity) and supports flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Primary mental health and risk assessments in ED.
• Collaboration with ED clinicians for safe management of patients.
• Maintains mental health information and resources; contributes to staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to patients and carers.
• Liaise with relevant others including patient flow/bed management.
• Uphold NMHS values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

Skills

Mental health assessment

ED collaboration

Information management

Staff education

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Nursing EMR

Job description

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to conduct primary mental health and risk assessments for ED patients needing specialised support. You will collaborate with ED clinicians to ensure safe, appropriate care, while maintaining mental health information and contributing to staff education in ED.

The role emphasizes alignment with NMHS values (Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity) and supports flexible working arrangements where possible.