An exciting opportunity exist for a dedicated mental health professional to be working within the Ryde Acute Care Team providing acute mental health assessment, triage and case management services.
Employment Type: Permanent Part TimeRemuneration: Dependent on QualificationsHours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ541649Salary per hour: Allied health professionals (Level 1/2): $37.03 - $52.83Psychologist: $39.01 - $57.10Registered Nurse: $36.39 - $51.09 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 workingRyde Hospital, Acute Community Mental Health Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing To provide nursing and health services as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team which offers triage, assessment, treatment, ongoing case management and discharge planning services to individuals in Northern Sydney Local Health Districts.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Current AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers.
Demonstrated, comprehensive mental health assessment and crisis intervention experience.
Demonstrated experience and skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
Experience working in community mental health and a demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act.
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Applications Close: 6 January 2025