Clinical Nurse Consultant - Psychogeriatrics
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Psychogeriatrics
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Job Description
Enhance dementia care support carers and lead community health join us to make a real impact in psychogeriatric nursing.
Remuneration:$126720.88 $129314.15per annum superannuation salary packaging
Applications Close: Monday 28th April 2025.
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADOs each month (for full time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligiblefull timenurses)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals
Where youll be working:
Just three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle Taree and nearby Forster provide the perfect balance between connection and escape. Housing is affordable education options are available for families and the lifestyle is one that many only get to enjoy on holiday. Whether you love fishing surfing swimming or simply exploring the waterways and rock pools theres always a way to connect with the land and sea. You might even spot dolphins or whales on their journey along the coast.
AtTaree Community Health Service we are proud to provide a range of healthcare and support services to the local community focusing on preventive care chronic disease management and wellbeing initiatives.Our Aged Care Service consists of a Psychogeriatric Service of a CNC and Registered Nurse. The team also boasts a Nurse Practitioner specialising in Aged Health & Diseases along with access to a Specialist Geriatrician. You will be supported by the Aged Care Service Manager administrative staff and a large experienced multidisciplinary team. Regular online education is required for the safety of all staff along with the support to attend further ongoing education and relevant professional development.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualifications inPostgraduate in Geriatric Nursing/ Mental Health Nursing
- Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances
Additional Information
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- This position is full time only however flexible working arrangements will be considered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a childsafe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and wellbeing of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your takehome pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
