Position Title Clinical Nurse Consultant Facility /Corporate Townsville Private Clinic Unit/Department Nursing Reports to Chief Executive Officer/ Director of Clinical Services Purpose of the role Provide clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level . Work collaboratively with the NUM to continuously develop and support staff to be accountable and responsible for service delivery in a private setting. Lead the nursing team in the development and maintenance of evidence based practice and quality patient outcomes. Facilitate the development of others through access to ongoing education and provision of succession management opportunities. Work in partnership with Visiting Medical Officers and external agencies to optimize the patient experience at Townsville Private Clinic Current registration as a Registered Nurse under the AHPRA. Mandatory Criteria Minimum of five years clinical experience in a mental health setting Desirable qualities/ criteria Minimum of three years nursing management experience. Post Graduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing. Current knowledge of legislative acts and standards relating the mental health setting. Personal Competencies Advanced communication and liaison skills. Required Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, staff and members of the public. Present professional and ethical work standards at all times. Demonstrated problem solving ability. Effective time management skills Effective leadership and coaching skills Professional Understanding of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competencies competencies and National Standards for Mental Health Services Required Advanced documentation and reporting writing skills. Understanding of the private sector reporting requirements Advanced physical and mental health risk assessment and evaluation skills Demonstrated mentorship and teaching skills Knowledge of ACHS EQuIPNational Standards and demonstrated participation in quality Improvement activities. A working knowledge of the Townsville Private Clinic and Healthecare Policies and Procedures. Maintaining High Clinical Standards Key Responsibility 1
Position Title Clinical Nurse Consultant Facility /Corporate Townsville Private Clinic Unit/Department Nursing Reports to Chief Executive Officer/ Director of Clinical Services Purpose of the role Provide clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced practice level . Work collaboratively with the NUM to continuously develop and support staff to be accountable and responsible for service delivery in a private setting. Lead the nursing team in the development and maintenance of evidence based practice and quality patient outcomes. Facilitate the development of others through access to ongoing education and provision of succession management opportunities. Work in partnership with Visiting Medical Officers and external agencies to optimize the patient experience at Townsville Private Clinic Mandatory Criteria Current registration as a Registered Nurse under the AHPRA. Minimum of five years clinical experience in a mental health setting Desirable qualities/ criteria Minimum of three years nursing management experience. Post Graduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing. Current knowledge of legislative acts and standards relating the mental health setting. Personal Competencies Required Advanced communication and liaison skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Ability to work collaboratively with consumers, carers, staff and members of the public. Present professional and ethical work standards at all times. Demonstrated problem solving ability. Effective time management skills Effective leadership and coaching skills Professional Competencies Required Understanding of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMC) competencies and National Standards for Mental Health Services Advanced documentation and reporting writing skills. Understanding of the private sector reporting requirements Advanced physical and mental health risk assessment and evaluation skills Demonstrated mentorship and teaching skills Knowledge of ACHS EQuIPNational Standards and demonstrated participation in quality Improvement activities. A working knowledge of the Townsville Private Clinic and Healthecare Policies and Procedures. Key Responsibility 1 Maintaining High Clinical Standards