AddressAbout Us
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) encompasses five hospitals and a variety of community health centres extending from Sydney Harbour to Sydney's upper north shore. Our principal role is to improve the health of 800,000 residents by providing and facilitating efficient, effective, and responsive health services, including acute hospital services. Northern Sydney’s vision is to be "leaders in healthcare, partners in community wellbeing". We pride ourselves on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and embrace flexibility.
Eligible employees can access a range of benefits such as:
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Fitness Passport available
The incumbent will work with a busy experienced Mental Health community team and ongoing training provided for the right applicant.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 February 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $1,342.50 - $1,884.90 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ499009
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service (NBCMHS)Brookvale Community Mental Health Centre (BCHC)
What you'll be doing
The Registered Nurse (RN) within Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Services leads and supports quality patient health outcomes with a focus of recovery across a range of health care settings. The RN assumes a leadership role within the nursing team supporting, coaching and leading nursing staff including Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Assistants in Nursing (AIN). The RN plans, implements and evaluates specific Mental Health nursing care activities that support the multidisciplinary health care team and ensures safe practice within adopted models of care.
The incumbent will be working with the Northern Beached Assertive Outreach Team (NBAOT).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse – Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current Mental Health, drug and alcohol clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in Mental Health nursing practice and be able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Sweeney on *************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9388 5***.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 4 July 2024
