Clinical Nurse Consultant - Child & Family Health (Northern Sector)

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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Child & Family Health (Northern Sector) The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We actively promote the employment of all minority groups. For assistance with your application to this position visit our website.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2 Remuneration: $111,667.36 - $113,884.95 pa Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ53492 Number of FTE: 1.00 Applications Close: 26 Jul 2018 Where you'll be working This position sits within the Integrated Primary Care & Partnerships Directorate - Kids & Families Branch at Dubbo, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers. What you'll be doing The Clinical Nurse Consultant is responsible for expert clinical organisation, coordination, leadership and consultancy services within the area of Child and Family Health Nursing (CFHN) across multiple service groups, target populations and health care professionals within Western NSW LHD. Selection Criteria Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and at least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration clinical experience including 3 at least years’ experience in the specialty field of CFHN and post graduate qualifications relevant to CFHN; current licence to drive in NSW and ability to travel (including overnight stays).Demonstrated effective communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and advanced information technology skills to provide complex consultancy services and influence innovative nursing practice.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.Demonstrated clinical expertise and proven ability to provide clinical leadership in the provision and development of contemporary practice by utilisation of evidenced based research with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Ministry of Health Policies and National and State Standards related to Child and family Health Nursing including NSW Health Supporting Families Early policy.Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and develop education for patients/clients and health care professionals.Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience managing complex breast feeding issues and post graduate qualification in Infant Feeding (equivalent to IBCLC) or evidence of working towards same.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the First 2000 days Integrated Model of Care and requirements and responsibility in relation to the CFHN speciality. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Luke Marks on [email protected] or (02) 6369 8020.