Rural Community Mental Health Nurse – Autonomy & Impact

Western NSW Local Health District; Wellington; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentives

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health in Dubbo, NSW. Working Monday to Friday, 38 hours weekly, the role offers incentives under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme to support rural health service delivery.

You will perform mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care planning and case management for adults with severe needs within a supportive team, with opportunities for ongoing education and involvement in

Qualifications

• Mental health assessments for adults with complex needs.
• Crisis intervention in urgent situations.
• Care planning and case management in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and crisis interventions.
• Provide acute assessments in emergencies as required.
• Develop and implement care plans for adults with complex needs.
• Coordinate case management and community-based supports.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Care planning

Case management

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Registered Nurse – Community Mental Health in Dubbo, NSW. Working Monday to Friday, 38 hours weekly, the role offers incentives under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme to support rural health service delivery.

You will perform mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care planning and case management for adults with severe needs within a supportive team, with opportunities for ongoing education and involvement in