Enrolled Nurse, Introduction to MH Nursing, PECC - St George MHS

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Days off

Professional development

Gym discounts

Private health insurance

Job summary

NSW Health’s SESLHD Mental Health Service in Sydney seeks an experienced Enrolled Nurse to support patients in a mental health setting. The role offers a temporary full-time contract with dedicated educational and clinical support tailored to experience level.

Key requirements include AHPRA registration, medicines administration qualification, and strong communication in a person-centred team environment. Join a dedicated unit focused on recovery and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational and clinical support in a program tailored to the nurse's needs and level of experience.
• Support mental health nursing care within the Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre and St George Mental Health Service.

Skills

Effective communication

Person-centred care

Professional practice knowledge

Health information systems

Recovery principles

Enrolled Nurse clinical experience

Education

AHPRA-registered Enrolled Nurse

Medicines administration qualification (NMBA)

Job description

Enrolled Nurse, Introduction to MH Nursing, PECC - St George MHS

Enrolled Nurse, Introduction to Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre - St George Mental Health Service Employment Type: TemporaryFull Time (until December 2027) Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 por annum, plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701576 Location: Kogarah, Sydney

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here:South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Enrolled Nurse looking for a change of scenery OR newly graduated and working in Mental Health interests you? Take up this fantastic opportunity and come join our team as an Enrolled Nurse where you will be provided with educational and clinical support in a program tailored just for you, your needs and level of experience.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
• Supports working in a person centred environment.
• Current professional practice knowledge base.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care.
• Demonstrated recent experience as an Enrolled Nurse in a clinical environment, with a passion for mental health nursing to assist consumers on their journey to recovery.

We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, education and socio-economic status. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and people with different abilities. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategyfor more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit theSESLHD Disability Recruitmentpage for more information

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website