headspace Registered Nurse, Part-time/Sessional, NT - Darwin

Employer: headspace Darwin - Anglicare NT

Deadline: 8 Mar 2024, 5:00 pm

The Registered Nurse provides mental health nursing treatment to young people presenting to headspace services in Darwin & Palmerston.  You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support the physical and sexual health needs of young people across all headspace programs. You will provide person centered, youth friendly services that facilitates a culture emphasising family involvement. Your role as Registered Nurse will play an important role in a range of interventions to support young people which include Physical & Sexual health screenings, education, metabolic screening and monitoring and administration of depot injections in a dedicated clinic space.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualifications as a Registered Nurse and hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia., and current unrestricted practicing certificate.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with young people.
• Prior (minimum 3 years) experience working within relevant mental health setting or providing physical and sexual health care.
• Prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations.

Please note this is a part time position - 3 days per week.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory manual driver’s license.

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemptions).