Join our dynamic community mental health team and make a lasting impact on patient lives.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521064
Location: Tamworth
Applications Close: Monday, 7th October 2024
About the role:
Peel Mental Health Services, based at Tamworth Hospital, offers an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join an innovative and contemporary team delivering acute mental health care across the Peel Sector. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals, providing high-quality mental health assessments and treatment to the local community. With strong clinical governance ensuring exceptional care, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating person-centred care for clients with diverse mental health needs.
This is a dynamic service that embraces change and innovation in delivering ambulatory mental health services, supported by a passionate leadership team offering a range of professional supports.
Additionally, the role may require travel within a 2.5-hour radius, giving you the opportunity to make a broader impact across the region.
About you:
You are passionate about working with individuals experiencing a variety of major mental health diagnoses.
You excel in working efficiently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
You have a strong ability to assess risk and conduct mental state examinations with confidence.
Your exceptional communication skills allow you to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
You are driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
What we can offer you:
Comprehensive support from the Team Manager and Clinical Coordinator, ensuring you have the guidance you need to excel in your role.
Access to regular clinical supervision, which is both available and actively encouraged to support your professional growth.
The opportunity to become part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Mental Health Services network, providing you with access to a wealth of resources and peer support.
Ongoing education and development opportunities from key district support positions to enhance your skills and knowledge.
More benefits:
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave
Superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with AHPRA.
Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work.
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.
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
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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.
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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