Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview

Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant - DAA Liaison role at South Metropolitan Health Service.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services, including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, a mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services across a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres in the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.

If you are ready to contribute to high-quality health care in the community, this is a place to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical consultancy service within an assigned area of specialty (Alcohol and Other Drugs).
• Develop standards of practice, implement changes to clinical practice, educate staff, and initiate research and quality improvement activities.
• Offer a Consultation Liaison Service across hospital services and external sites within the area of expertise, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes in the colorectal patient population, including care for patients with ostomies.
• Provide mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contribute to the advancement of the profession in line with the Fiona Stanley Nursing vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Senior nursing level with professional accountability to the Mental Health Nurse Director and Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery (or Director of Nursing and Midwifery as applicable).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Values and Diversity

Our values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and responsibilities.

Contact for More Information

Want to know more? Contact Sharon Delahunty at

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• Names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow enough time to complete the online application process, as you will be required to answer various questions and attach documentation.

If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services at for assistance during business hours.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating discrimination in service provision. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. The WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A Working With Children check may be required, and a pre-employment health assessment may be conducted. Referees may be contacted about integrity and ethical behavior.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information, visit the WWC website:

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Pool validity: until 31/12/2025. Lodgement is system generated; late submissions may not be accepted.

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