Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Community Mental Health in Dubbo. The role involves delivering mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and case management for adults with severe and complex needs in a community setting. Work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with strong support from senior staff and educators.

The position supports innovation and ongoing education, with opportunities to contribute to discharge planning and transitions to community supports in Western NSW.

Responsibilities

• Mental health assessments and crisis intervention in the community.
• Care planning and case management for adults with severe and complex mental health needs.
• Autonomous practice with support from senior staff and educators in a rural setting.

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health

Registered Nurse - Community Mental Health

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo

About the role

Working in community Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, this role offers great autonomy, and you will experience a wide range of presentations. Day-to-day tasks include mental health assessments, crisis intervention, acute assessment in emergency situations, care planning, and case management for adult clients with severe and complex mental health needs, delivering intensive support in a community setting.

Our senior staff and educators have a 'doors open' policy, so are readily available to provide you with the right information or support to make decisions and referrals. You'll work with the educator's one on one until you find your feet, and as we look out for each other in the bush, your peers (a team of dedicated staff) will always have your back and are only a call or teams meeting away.

We are a District that thrives on innovation and you will be encouraged to bring your ideas forward to develop our service. Recent examples of our innovation include the 'Yarning space' and improving the inpatient discharge process to transition to in community supports. Team members are regularly invited to present projects in Sydney to a broader health team. You'll also be supported with continuing education and our focus on research gives you many opportunities to pursue interests in this area.

You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to some of Australia's most vulnerable populations, including First Nations people. Given the challenges of accessing rural services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health care in a rural setting. You will find both professional and personal satisfaction in knowing that your work has a direct and positive impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their communities.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health

To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website .

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.