Clozapine Coordinator

About the Role

Closing Date: 06/11/2025 

AWH Mental Health and Wellbeing Service are seeking a passionate and experienced mental health nurse to team as a service wide Clozapine Coordinator This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people in our clozapine monitoring program.

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments 
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

We are actively seeking candidates to fulfil the functions of this role which include:

• Responsibilty for the Clozapine program including the Clozapine Shared Care component. The position
• Ensuring all clinical monitoring is carried out in the appropriate time frames,
• Training and support for Clozapine prescribing GP’s and provides some
• Responsibility for overseeing the Physical Health needs of consumers including metabolic monitoring; developing, implementing and evaluating systems that promote and facilitate early identification of physical health issues, comprehensive evidence-based physical health assessment and access to primary health care services and community based healthy lifestyle programs. 
• Direct service provision to consumers in the Shared Care Program and their carers. 

Essential requirments include but are not linited to :

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and approved post graduate qualifications in psychiatric nursing and/or relevant experience
•  A knowledge of the clinical risks associated with Clozapine Therapy and the associated protocols and monitoring requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience, in the provision of comprehensive physical health assessment, metabolic monitoring, planning of therapeutic interventions and evaluation of clinical outcomes
•  Ability to work with consumers, family and carers from a range of cultural backgrounds, and to provide gender sensitive services

Employment Type: This is a permanent full time opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Stefan Anderson at stefan.anderson@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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