Mental Health CNC: Practice Leader & Innovator

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Services seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to lead nursing practice, provide expert advice, and drive service development. The CNC will formulate policy, guide practice development, and oversee clinical supervision while modelling high standards of care across the mental health service.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA, have senior post graduate experience in mental health and demonstrate strong leadership and research capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA to practice.
• Minimum five years' post graduate experience.
• At least 3 years in the specialty field.
• Approved postgraduate qualification (Grad Diploma/Certificate) or pursuing Masters.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, advice and recommendations on nursing practices.
• Formulate and implement policy; guide practice development.
• Engage in education and research activities; supervise nursing staff.
• Role model clinical care and support ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve care quality.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Nursing research

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Grad Diploma/Certificate)

Job description

Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Services seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to lead nursing practice, provide expert advice, and drive service development. The CNC will formulate policy, guide practice development, and oversee clinical supervision while modelling high standards of care across the mental health service.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA, have senior post graduate experience in mental health and demonstrate strong leadership and research capabilities within a