Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Hunter New England Local Health District; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Salary packaging up to $11,600

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Northwest Community Mental Health Team. You will provide care coordination and recovery-focused support to adults with mental health concerns within their local community, working closely with families, carers and a multidisciplinary team.

You will conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, monitor mental state and coordinate interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-oriented care.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and recovery-focused support to adults with mental health concerns.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop/review care plans.
• Monitor mental state and coordinate interventions to support recovery goals.
• Administer intramuscular injections (IMI) and participate in MDT discussions and service improvement.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Autonomous work

Education

AHPRA RN Registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full 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 in multidisciplinary 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.

Essential Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 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 Passport for 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.

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Richards on [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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.

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