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Clinical Nurse Consultant

SeniorFull-timeOfficeAustraliaHealthcarePosted 3 days agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) at Footscray Hospital plays a pivotal leadership role in the inpatient mental health unit, providing expert guidance and support to a multidisciplinary team. This position is essential for delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care, particularly for vulnerable consumers. The team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing expert mental health consultation

Offering clinical leadership and guidance to the inpatient unit team to ensure high-quality care.
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Supporting and developing nursing staff

Educating, mentoring, and role modeling best practices to enhance nursing capabilities.
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Leading quality improvement initiatives

Contributing to clinical audits, incident reviews, and service development projects to drive excellence.

Key criteria

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Registered Nurse qualification

Valid Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA certification.

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Postgraduate mental health qualification

Postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent required.

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5+ years mental health experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as RPN3 or above in mental health.

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5 criteria for this job
Registered Nurse qualification
Valid Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA certification.

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Postgraduate mental health qualification
Postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing or equivalent required.

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5+ years mental health experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as RPN3 or above in mental health.

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Leadership and mentorship skills
Proven experience supporting and developing nursing staff effectively.

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Quality improvement knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement frameworks and practices.

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