Enrolled Nurse: Build a New Forensic Mental Health Unit

Southern NSW Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Blacktown is creating a new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, offering permanent and part-time opportunities for Enrolled Nurses. You will work under a Registered Nurse to deliver recovery-focused care in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, activities of daily living support, observations, timely escalation of concerns, accurate documentation and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Registration: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Current clinical experience in nursing within a forensic or mental health setting.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Undertake observations and client assessments, recognise clinical changes and escalate concerns.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Job description

NSW Health in Blacktown is creating a new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, offering permanent and part-time opportunities for Enrolled Nurses. You will work under a Registered Nurse to deliver recovery-focused care in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, activities of daily living support, observations, timely escalation of concerns, accurate documentation and participation in quality improvement.