Registered Nurse - Residential Eating Disorders Centre

Registered Nurse – Program Therapy Team – NSW Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) 

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, 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:

• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 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 their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse, who has a desire to work with people with an eating disorder receiving specialist care delivered within a rehabilitation framework. The role will include working amongst a team to enhance the therapeutic milieu and deliver a therapy program focused on providing care interventions to meet the physical and mental health care needs of the client.

The successful candidate will work amongst a specialist team to further develop their knowledge and experience to contribute to the development of collaborative care goals, provide specialist care interventions and meet the day-to-day needs of the client within the service. 

You will report to the REDC Service Manager and receive ongoing guidance from a Transitional Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialists on site. The RN will be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, including allied health professionals and assistants in nursing, offering opportunities to enhance therapeutic skills. Professional development will be encouraged through clinical supervision, both internal and external, and additional training during performance reviews. Orientation to the role will include service-wide training and team-building activities, with all team members starting on the same day.


If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!

• You are experienced and competent in the treatment of eating disorders with exceptional interpersonal skills in a flexible approach.
• You are able to work in a collaborative and respectful way, demonstrating warmth and compassion for others.
• You are confident in the value of nursing in recovery. 
• You are able to support the establishment of the role of nursing in this treatment setting whilst also valuing the contributions and perspectives of other professions.
• You are committed to partnering with clients and families
• You are passionate about improving services for people with an eating disorder.

Where you’ll be working:

In 2024, Hunter New England Local Health District will open Baiyangbaiyaang, a statewide, comprehensive eating disorder treatment service. It includes a residential eating disorder centre (REDC) in Charlestown and an Eating Disorder Day Program (EDDP) in Newcastle. The REDC is a 12-bed, purpose-built facility providing an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment program for people 16 years and older in a homelike setting, focusing on eating disorder treatment and overall quality of life. The EDDP offers a group therapy program four days a week, providing meal support and skills-based groups to help clients tackle challenges and build a fulfilling life.

Baiangbaiyaang will operate statewide, collaborating with both public and private sector stakeholders, and sit within the Hunter New England Local Health District. The service will be available 24/7, with the RN role involving shifts on a 7-day rotating roster to ensure continuous care.

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 arrangements will be considered (minimum 4 days per week).
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday 9th January 2025.
• 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.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willngness to travel for work purposes.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children Check.

 
Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on Rachel.McGloin@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.  
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

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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