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SalaryPosition Title: Assistant in Nursing, Mental Health – The Forensic Hospital – Various Positions
Please Note: We are considering applicants that are interested in permanent full time, permanent part time, temporary full time, temporary part time and casual opportunities. Please outline in your application what working arrangements would be of interest.
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The position requires the employee to undertake activities for which they have the legal authority and competence to perform. The person performing the delegated activity is accountable for his or her own actions and to the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Registered Nurse (RN). Supervision means the direction and guidance given by a RN to an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). The supervision may be direct or indirect according to the nature of the work delegated to the AIN. The position holder will work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (the Network) and Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) & Youth Justice rules and regulations as set out in the relevant legislation.
Our location, team, and service
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic Mental Health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. To learn more about careers in our network, please click links below:
Work for the Forensic Hospital — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
Why work with us — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)
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A comprehensive two week full time orientation is provided, with the next intake dates on 27 May 2024 and 5 August 2024
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Salary & Benefits
Your salary $$50,336.67 - $55,225.80 p.a (Pro-rata for Part time/Casual) plus superannuation is just the beginning.
You’ll have access to:
· Additional allowances of up to $3.88 per hour.
· Access to salary packaging benefits.
· A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
· Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
· Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following selection criteria:
- Currently undertaking and has completed one or more years of a nursing degree and/or has a Certificate 3 in Assistant in Nursing.
2. Demonstrated excellent communication skills - both in spoken and written language and knowledge of and use of computer software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office, etc.
3. Exhibits strong interest and ability to empathise with Mental Health patients and a capacity to relate to patients in a non-judgemental and compassionate manner
4. Demonstrates the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines either independently or as part of a team.
5. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the values of the Network
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alexander Hunt on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14 April 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
