Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health
Become part of a dynamic and supportive team, where you can truly make a difference in mental health care!
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Location: Charlestown
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527883
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st December 2024
As a Registered Nurse with our team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care, working closely with patients, families, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to achieve impactful outcomes.
In this role, you'll thrive within a collaborative case management and multidisciplinary framework, where teamwork with families, carers, and service providers is essential to providing evidence-based, recovery-focused care that values the lived experiences of those we serve.
From day one, you'll receive a comprehensive orientation, including dedicated meetings with our leadership team during your first three months. You'll be supported by a clinical supervisor and mentor to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. We offer daily in-service programs and a wide range of professional development and educational opportunities to help you continuously advance your career.
Where you'll be working:
You’ll be joining the Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service, a key part of the Greater Newcastle Mental Health network, proudly serving the communities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens. Our well-established Community Mental Health Team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and rehabilitation to individuals, families, and carers impacted by mental health challenges.
Our multidisciplinary team is composed of highly skilled professionals, including Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Dietitians, and Psychiatrists, all working together to deliver outstanding mental health care. We are recognised within Hunter New England Mental Health for fostering a supportive and educational environment, making it an ideal place for career development.
The Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service operates from a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility that houses our Community Mental Health, Older Persons Mental Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Conveniently located near major shopping areas with easy parking access, it also provides quick and direct routes to the Newcastle City Bypass and Pacific Highway, ensuring a seamless commute.
About you:
- You bring experience in managing acute mental health disorders, including conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions.
- With the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you efficiently prioritise tasks to manage competing demands.
- Your strengths lie in formulating comprehensive risk assessments and creating safety plans to address potential risks of harm to self or others.
- As a team player with excellent time management skills, you're committed to continuous learning and providing exceptional care to patients, families, and carers.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Brankley on Lisa.Brankley@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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