Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Endorsed Enrolled NurseRemuneration: 31.83 - 34.59Hours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ513499Advertising Closes: 28 October 2024 The MNCLHD are currently seeking an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to be a part of the Mental Health Services Inpatient Unit at Kempsey District Hospital. Join a dedicated and friendly professional team with genuine Team and Community spirit, working together focusing on improved patient outcomes. Excel in your chosen field while enjoying a work life balance. Kempsey Set on the banks of the mighty Macleay River, Kempsey was originally established as a timber and dairy hub and retains many of its historic buildings as a vestige of its past. Home to two great Australian icons – country music legend Slim Dusty, and the Akubra hat, which has been made in the town for the past 50 years – Kempsey is surrounded by national parks and just a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Macleay Valley Coast. The Kempsey District Hospital is a 81 bed level three facility with a level four 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services including, high dependency, general medicine, surgical day procedures, obstetrics, drug and alcohol, mental health, renal dialysis and rehabilitation. Additional services include physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, occupational therapy and Aboriginal health. Diagnostic services include onsite pathology, CT scans, ultrasound and general x-ray. Seeking a change of scenery? Nestled just 45 minutes north of Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast, the Macleay Valley Coast boasts a captivating blend of gorgeous coastal views and breathtaking hinterland. This opportunity could be the perfect shift you've been searching for. Get in touch for a conversation about joining our dynamic team. Visit Macleay Valley Coast NSW About you This is an exciting opportunity to practice and promote safe, efficient and effective nursing care for people experiencing mental health problems that reflect current National practice standards for mental health, current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and the future of rural health. You will be able to contribute in an environment of constant change, improving the ways members of the mental health team work together to provide treatment, care and support to individuals, their families and carers. Facilitate a physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual environment that promotes individual and group safety and security. All nursing positions are expected to be able to work across all components of the mental health service including inpatient and community-based services. What we offer With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with MNC Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave Allocated Days off (ADO) for full time employees Salary Packaging Professional Development & Learning Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals The Organisation The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government?funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospital sites and 12 Community Health Centres. Our local health district is committed to being a child safe organisation, it was important for our teams to learn about the Child Safe Standards and their use as a framework for making organisations safer for children and young people.10 Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. MNCLHD are the first local health district in Australia to achieve the status of recognition as a Veteran Employment Supporter which recognises organisations for their current workplace policies and practices that support veteran employment. Veteran Employment Commitment This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Sound knowledge and skills in relevant clinical practice. Demonstrated clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care. Proven effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan and coordinate patient care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome based care. Participation in a seven day rotating roster including night shift, weekends, public holidays and On-call. 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