Clinical Nurse Educator - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

at  St Vincents Hospital Network

• POSITION TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOREMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT, FULL TIMEHours per week: 38 hours per weekPosition Grade: Clinical Nurse Educator (Year 1 - 2)SALARY: $106,491.24 - $109,945.46 BASE PER ANNUMEnterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017Department Name: Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) and Safe Assessment Space (SAS)ABOUT US:St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST VINCENT’S INCLUDE:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life BalanceABOUT THE ROLE:We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the PECC and SAS. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a vital role in leading education and training programs for nursing staff. This may include developing and delivering educational programs on mental health topics, creating trailered educational plans, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to nursing staff in the delivery of mental health care.
  PECC is a 24/7, 6 bedded ward, where crisis interventions are delivered for a period of up to 48 hours. Consumers admitted to PECC are often in acute crisis, requiring a safe space to regulate and time to link in with other services. This is done in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) the consumer and their family members.
  SAS is a 6 bay area, where those presenting to ED with mental health issues and complaints can receive support from specialized nurses. Consumers may also engage in a mental health assessment to determine best treatments and supports, either within the community or as an inpatient.

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