Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered Specific Sites

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentives up to $10,000 (loc. &

Salary packaging

4 weeks annual leave

6 weeks annual leave for FT nurses

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse to provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role supports patients, families and carers within a multidisciplinary team across key locations in the region.

You will apply your mental health nursing experience, strong communication and empathy to advocate for patients, maintain professional standards and contribute to quality care and outcomes in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in mental health nursing.
• Person-centred approach respecting patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, person-centred nursing care under guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients, families and carers.
• Advocate for patients and help them understand their care and choices.

Skills

Enrolled Nurse

Mental Health Nursing

Communication

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

AHPRA Registered Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time | Temporary Full & Part Time | Casual

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration:$75,011.91 – $81,508.14 +Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Allowances + Rural Health Incentives*

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ696941

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with regular interviews held on site.

Make a difference through every interaction

As a Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, you’ll play an important role in supporting people through challenging periods of their lives. You’ll provide individualised, person-centred nursing care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for patients, families and carers.

This is an opportunity to use your mental health experience, communication skills and empathy to build positive relationships, understand individual needs and provide care that respects each person’s rights, choices and dignity. You’ll contribute to the delivery and evaluation of quality nursing care, advocate for patients and help them and their families understand their care and make informed decisions.

Choose the location that works for you

• Tamworth Experience the benefits of a vibrant regional centre with a strong sense of community, while making a meaningful difference to people across the New England region.
• Taree Combine a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the opportunity to provide mental health care to communities across the Manning region.
• Morisset Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with easy access to Lake Macquarie, while working in a growing community and making a meaningful difference to people across the Hunter region.
• Maitland Enjoy the best of both worlds in Maitland - a vibrant regional lifestyle, rich heritage and easy access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and beautiful beaches.
• Newcastle Stay close to the coast and city while accessing opportunities across a range of mental health services, including Mater Mental Health, John Hunter Children's Hospital and Nexus.

Whether you’re looking for a tree change, coastal lifestyle, regional community or the convenience of Newcastle, there’s an opportunity to find the right fit for you.

• Rural Health Incentives and relocation support are location dependent.

What You’ll Need

• Current Authority to Practice as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
• Experience in mental health nursing
• A person-centred approach to nursing and a commitment to respecting the rights, needs and choices of patients and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and respond appropriately to challenging or changing situations
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage your own emotional responses in challenging situations
• Eligibility to drive in NSW
• Valid work rights in Australia

The role requires an Enrolled Nurse who is compassionate, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to build positive relationships and contribute effectively to a person-centred model of care.

What We Offer

• Rural incentives of up to $10,000 in your first year* Location dependent
• Salary packaging available
• 4 weeks annual leave, pro rata for part-time employees
• 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses
• Allocated Days Off for full-time employees
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family
• Ongoing clinical supervision, education and professional development
• Opportunities to develop your career across a diverse mental health service
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to broaden your mental health experience
• *Location and eligibility requirements apply.

Your Experience Can Make a Difference

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing mental health experience, take your skills to a new community or find a location that better suits your lifestyle, Hunter New England Mental Health Service has opportunities across Tamworth, Morisset, Taree and Newcastle.

Bring your experience. Bring your empathy. Make a difference in mental health.

Contacts

Nicole Asimus - [e-mail] - Mental Health Centre

Caitlin Morton - [e-mail] - Maitland and Manning (Taree) Mental Health Inpatient Units

Priscilla Zifodya - [e-mail] - Tamworth and Armidale (Clarke Centre) Mental Health Inpatient Units

Aaron Tammekand - [e-mail] - Morisset Hospital

For All Other General Enquiries

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The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England 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.