Clinical Nurse Consultant

• Permanent Part Time
• Box Hill Hospital - Upton House
• Leadership opportunity

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Adult acute Inpatient services at Box Hill Hospital consists of one 25 bed unit with 5 bed Intensive Care area.  The units provide care to consumers aged18-65, who live within outer East and Central East catchment areas.  We are seeking an experienced Registered nurse with demonstrated leadership skills to join our MDT.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Nursing or other recognised equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia
• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA
• Minimum 5 years’ full time equivalent post registration experience in mental health nursing
• Post Graduate qualification in mental health nursing preferably at a Masters level
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Proficient in providing clinical supervision and actively engaged in receiving personal clinical supervision.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role or at a senior clinical level
• Research, publication and public presentation skills
• Experience in creating change to work practices in a health care organisation
• Formal training or qualification in the areas of Solution Focussed Therapy, Sensory Modulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or subject areas relevant to inpatient setting

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**