Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: $55.44 - $57.27 per hourHours Per Week: 18Requisition ID: REQ504903Applications Close: 11 August 2024What you'll be doingThe primary focus of the Safe Start CNS is to identify and support early intervention with women at risk of and with significant mental health problems. The Safe Start CNS supports the implementation of the Southern Hospital Network Midwifery pre and post-natal screening process to identify mothers at risk of mental health concerns in the perinatal period to ensure they receive early advice and support so that infant development is not compromised.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: If you’re an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:This role is a Category A role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on .For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.To obtain a WWCC clearance number, follow the instructions on the website of , which includes completing an online application form and then attending a or a NSW Council Agency that provides Road and Maritime Services, to provide proof of identity and pay for the WWCC to be completed.Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.Selection Criteria * Relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in Perinatal Infant Mental Health clinical practice.Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of the specialty education programs.Knowledge and understanding of complex client centred consultancy practice within a mixed clinical environment and / or across a series of services.Demonstrated experience of working with families in the perinatal period who have experienced Impaired Attachment relationships, mental illness, drug & alcohol problems, domestic violence and childhood trauma.Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research.Current C class drivers license.Need more information?1) Click here for the2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Paul Eyland on Paul.Eyland@health.nsw.gov.auNSW Health
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