Acute Mental Health RN — Make a Difference

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to $9K living expenses

Meal & entertainment allowance $2.6K

Novated Leasing

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning & development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

EAP for employees and family

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

NSW Health's St George Mental Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Team in Kogarah. The role focuses on delivering acute mental health interventions, risk assessments, and collaborative discharge planning within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Join a dedicated team offering learning opportunities, competitive remuneration, and comprehensive benefits while supporting clients in crisis and recovery within the SESLHD Mental Health Service.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an acute mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and exercise professional judgement.
• Computer literacy and experience with health information systems.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of specialist mental health interventions.
• Conduct triage, comprehensive and risk assessments, and clinical formulations.
• Manage risks and develop safety plans.
• Provide brief psychoeducation and crisis support.
• Collaborate with clients, families and other healthcare providers to ensure discharge planning.

Skills

Mental health interventions

Risk assessment

Discharge planning

Crisis support

Clinical documentation

Job description

NSW Health's St George Mental Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute Care Team in Kogarah. The role focuses on delivering acute mental health interventions, risk assessments, and collaborative discharge planning within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Join a dedicated team offering learning opportunities, competitive remuneration, and comprehensive benefits while supporting clients in crisis and recovery within the SESLHD Mental Health Service.