CCLHD - Gosford and Lake Haven Youth Access Team (YAT) Nurse
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ528440 Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ528440
In addition, the YAT Nurse is a member of the Youth Access Team, and is expected to also take on the roles and function of this team including the assessment, triage and referral of young people aged 12-25 years experiencing/or at risk of developing mental health problems.
The YAT Nurse operates as a liaison point between the YAT and the GP team, and provides primary health services directly to young people within their scope of practice and under the supervision of the GP’s.
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions
As an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing excellent patient centred care through comprehensive clinical assessment and risk management, alongside therapeutic engagement and intervention to acute mental health consumers.
We encourage Registered Nurses seeking a change or who have always been interested in pursuing Mental Health Nursing as a clinical specialty to apply!
About You
- You possess current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Desirable to have experience in the mental health clinical speciality, but not a requirement.
- A commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
- You are motivated to learn and grow within a dynamic field.
The role will be based at Gosford Hospital and you may occasionally be requested to work at other sites within Central Coast Local Health District.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
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Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Cara Corbett on
Email: Cara.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0414 192 277
Applications Close: Thursday 31st October 2024 at 11.59pm
