Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

About the Role:

This is a Fixed Term Full Time position 76 hours per fortnight for 12 months commencing in February 2025, based primarily in community mental health.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care is consistent with Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) and Australian Nurses and Midwifery Council standards.

Key responsibilities will include providing comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice across a range of contexts, facilitating optimal health outcomes, performing self-assessment of scope of practice, and competence related to assigned responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities:

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• Integrate nursing and healthcare knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective care
  
• Develop skills in assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent mental health disorders
  
• Participate in professional development to enhance nursing practice aligned with expectations of the RCH-Postgraduate Program under the guidance of the Mental Health Clinical Education Team
  
• Demonstrate analytical skills in accessing and evaluating health information and research evidence
  
• Practice in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and healthcare
  

Requirements:

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• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  
• Minimum of 12 months clinical experience or completion of a graduate mental health nurse program
  
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio
  
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously as required
  

Professional Development:

The RCH is committed to the ongoing professional development of its staff. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources.

About the RCH:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is a leading paediatric hospital providing world-class care to children and young people. The RCH is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through a multidisciplinary team approach.

Why Work at RCH?

RCH is a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining their skills, experience and suitability for the position. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly.

Contact:

Sean Ironside, Travancore Site Coordinator. Ph: 03 9345 6011

Please include the following application documents:

Resume – including evidence of current mental health nursing study and completion of graduate program

As a leading paediatric hospital, we are committed to providing world-class care to children and young people. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice across a range of contexts, including assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent mental health disorders.

You will also be responsible for participating in professional development to enhance nursing practice aligned with expectations of the RCH-Postgraduate Program under the guidance of the Mental Health Clinical Education Team. Additionally, you will demonstrate analytical skills in accessing and evaluating health information and research evidence and practice in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and healthcare.

If you are a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources.

As part of our commitment to providing high-quality patient care, we are committed to employing people who are passionate about delivering world-class care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a team member at RCH, you will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity.

We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at RCH, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice across a range of contexts, including assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent mental health disorders. You will also be responsible for participating in professional development to enhance nursing practice aligned with expectations of the RCH-Postgraduate Program under the guidance of the Mental Health Clinical Education Team.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a team member at RCH, you will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity.

We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at RCH, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice across a range of contexts, including assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent mental health disorders. You will also be responsible for participating in professional development to enhance nursing practice aligned with expectations of the RCH-Postgraduate Program under the guidance of the Mental Health Clinical Education Team.

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development, including participation in the RCH-Postgraduate Program and access to a range of professional development resources. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and their families.