Registered Nurse - Mental Health

NSW Health; Tamworth; Vor Ort; AUD 82.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Ongoing professional development

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑t

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging up to AU$11,600

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

NSW Health New England North West Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join the Northwest Community Mental Health Team, delivering recovery-focused care to adults in the local community. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support patients on their recovery journey.

Current registration with AHPRA is required. The role includes care coordination, assessments, IM injections, and active participation in service

Qualifikationen

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in community mental health is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate interventions to support recovery goals.
• Administer intramuscular injections (IMI) and participate in case discussions.
• Engage with consumers, families and carers to promote wellbeing and independence.

Kenntnisse

Care coordination

Recovery-focused care

Mental health assessment

IM injections

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$81, 748.17 - $114, 771.98 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705146
Location: New England-North West
Closing Date:Sunday the 8th of November

Help people navigate their recovery journey while building a rewarding career in community mental health.

About the Opportunity

Join a contemporary and innovative mental health service dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the New England North West region. The New England North West (NENW) Mental Health Service is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our Northwest Community Mental Health Team. As part of a multidisciplinary service comprising medical, nursing and allied health professionals, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges within their local community. Our service provides acute mental health assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care across the Northwest catchment. Supported by a strong clinical governance framework, we are committed to delivering consistent, evidence-based mental health care and continually improving the way services are delivered. You'll be joining a team that embraces innovation, collaboration and excellence in community mental health care. You will be supported by an experienced Community Manager and Clinical Coordinator, with access to regular clinical supervision, ongoing professional development opportunities and a broader network of support through the Hunter New England Mental Health Service.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Registered Nurse within the Adult Community Mental Health Team, you will provide care coordination and recovery-focused support to adults experiencing mental health concerns. Working closely with consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary team members, you will conduct mental health assessments, develop and review care plans, monitor mental state and coordinate interventions that support individuals to achieve their recovery goals. You will utilise evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality care while promoting independence, wellbeing and positive health outcomes. The role also includes the administration of intramuscular injections (IMI) and active participation inmultidisciplinary case discussions, service improvement initiatives and clinical review processes.

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for supporting people living with mental illness. You thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and are committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-oriented care. Your ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, communicate effectively and engage meaningfully with consumers, families and carers will be key to your success. You are confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment and are committed to continuous learning, professional development and delivering safe, evidence-based mental health care.

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options-up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.