Cclhd - Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect)

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Registered Nurse
**Remuneration**: $35.32 - $49.60 per week
**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ505161

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a Coordinator role in the Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) to join our Mental Health Team at Gosford Hospital. As the ECT Coordinator, you will oversee the ECT service in consultation with the Director of ECT and the ECT Committee, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the service. You will liaise with other mental health services across the Central Coast regarding the referral, admission, and transfer of care for consumers receiving ECT. This role is integral to maintaining high standards of care as part of a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with NSW guidelines and local policies.

Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families in our community.

**About You**
- You have a current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
- Experience in Anaesthetics or peri-operative nursing is highly desirable.
- Experience in Mental Health assessments, client management and nursing interventions in an acute inpatient mental health setting is desirable.
- Must have a passion for delivering quality care to mental health consumers
- You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing risks associated with medical procedures and complications.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

In your role as the ECT Coordinator, you will coordinate nursing practices throughout the delivery of ECT, ensuring compliance with the ECT Minimum Standard of Practice in NSW. You will promote quality improvement in nursing care, liaising with anaesthetic, theatre, recovery, and porter staff to support quality care. Responsibilities include preparing and completing documentation for each patient, conducting routine checks of the ECT device and necessary equipment, and advocating for patients and their families. You will also inform patients and their carers about all aspects of ECT in conjunction with the treating team, participate in quality improvement activities, and provide high-level customer service to all stakeholders. Your role requires adherence to NSW Health and CCLHD policies and procedures.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Strong;
Phone : (02) 4320 2733

**Applications Close: Sunday, 15 September 2024 at 11.59pm.