Enrolled Nurse, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is seeking suitably qualified Enrolled Nurses to join our team. At NSLHD we value your strengths, appreciate your contribution and support you to learn and grow.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time roles available
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $31.84 - $34.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ521363
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
We have a number of specialised Mental Health positions across the following sites at Macquarie Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital.
Northern Sydney’s vision is to be "leaders in healthcare, partners in community wellbeing". Our purpose is “embracing discovery and learning, building partnerships and engaging our community to deliver excellent health and wellbeing
What you'll be doing
The Enrolled Nurse (EN) within Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MDHA) Services demonstrates competence in the provision of patient-centred care across a range of both acute and non-acute care settings providing support to both the nursing and multidisciplinary team. The EN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Annual Registration – Enrolled Nurse Division 2.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Current mental Health clinical knowledge and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Mark Joyce on Mark.Joyce@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 19 December 2024
Candidates will be contacted upon completion of application.
