Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Units, Islhd

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $31.83 - $34.59 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ485329
Applications Close: 14 May 2024We currently have an opportunity to join our Mental Health casual pool working across the range of Mental Health Inpatient and specialist services based at Wollongong, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven ( Subacute) sites.What you'll be doingThe Enrolled Nurse is responsible for the provision of compassionate and professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with the philosophies of the Mental Health Service. The Enrolled Nurse is the consumer's advocate and delivers high quality nursing care to consumers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District consistent with the LHDs policies, procedures and standards.The Enrolled Nurse works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse retains responsibility for their personal actions whilst remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated functions.Professional development and active participation in the service Quality Improvement program are integral components of the role. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.The Enrolled Nurse without notation is to administer medications that are within their scope of practice.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria * Enrolled nurse (Division 2) with a current Authority to Practice from the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).

• Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Mental Health nursing.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, organise workload and effectively manage time.
• Experience in working with people of indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of recovery orientated practice and trauma informed care to nursing practice.

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For role related queries or questions contact Pamela Park on PamelaJane.Park@health.nsw.gov.au