AddressWe are looking for the perfect fit for our team and we want to talk to you!
Remuneration: $63,130.85 - $68,599.17 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital - Biripi Country
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ480153
Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
The Maitland Hospital | Biripi Country
As an Enrolled Nurse on our inpatient team you will provide care to consumers who are currently having a hospital admission stay. For our consumers this can sometimes be a very frightening and worrying time, so it is important that our nurses are compassionate and caring.
You will work as part of a team, collaborating and learning from your nursing, allied and medical team colleagues. You will gain excellent experience in the caring for consumers with serious and acute Mental Health conditions. As our consumers often can have many physical complexities you will also still utilise your general nursing skills.
Rewarding aspects of this position are being involved in a very vulnerable time for our consumers and being able to see people improve and work toward their recovery goals.
Additionally, the inpatient unit is currently working toward the implementation of the SafeWards program, a UK initiative that looks to enhance safety in Mental Health units. SafeWards is a framework of care that is written by nurses, for nurses so this is a very exciting time to be coming on board at the Maitland MHIPU.
Where you'll be working
The Maitland Mental Health Unit is located at the New Maitland Hospital at Metford. The unit is a modern and contemporary space where inpatient care is provided for patients who are receiving either voluntary or involuntary care for acute Mental Health conditions.
The New Maitland Hospital is a lovely new building, with amazing architectural design points and artworks that represent the local area.
The team at the Maitland MHIPU consists of nursing, allied health and medical health professionals. Our team is built by senior clinicians who hold a wealth of experience and knowledge. For the junior practitioner, joining our team is an exciting prospect as there are fantastic mentoring and learning opportunities.
Our management team is led by an experienced Nurse Manager who holds a keen interest in nursing workforce education and development, specifically in the very exciting field of Mental Health nursing!
We are part of the Hunter New England Local Health District Mental Health Service which is known for it's contemporary practice and strong focus on quality improvement.
Your Skills
Our team is very picky, so only a very specific type of candidate could be successful!
Are you compassionate and kind with a strong focus on clinical care? Are you a good team player? Do you love working with colleagues who are passionate and hold a great deal of knowledge? Are you a nurse who enjoys participating in leading change? Also, do you have a fantastic sense of humour?
If this is you, please apply! We are looking for the perfect fit for our team and we want to talk to you!
Ideally, you would have experience in Mental Health nursing, however if you don't have years of experience working in the Mental Health setting that is okay, we already have a very senior nursing workforce, we are here to help you learn and grow.
What we can offer you
- Supported by Nurse Management, Clinical Nurse Educator, as well as team mates!
- You will be assigned a Mentor and will receive orientation to our unit and your role.
- We want to work with you around your education goals, so mention any educational goals you have during the interview.
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
- Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- This position is full-time; however, part-time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
For role-related queries or questions contact Stacey Doosey on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
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