AddressThis recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Salary Packaging of Relocation costs through our Salary Packaging partner Salary Packaging Plus.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
About You
- Current Authority to Practice from AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with minimum 12 months Acute Mental Health Experience.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in undertaking acute Mental Health assessments. Including Mental Health triage, mental state examination, accurate risk identification and crisis interventions.
- You are able to work a 24 hour/7 day rotating roster.
- You have highly developed communication skills and can liaise with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
What you'll be doing / Where you’ll be working
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide consultation and conduct clinical Mental Health assessments and review acute Mental Health clients presenting to the Emergency Departments (ED) or within the PECC, in conjunction with the ED MHT Clinical Nurse Consultants, Psychiatric Contact Liaison service (CL), ED and medical teams, the Mental Health Line (MHL), the Acute Care Team, Mental Health Inpatient Units and other community Mental Health Teams.
The ED MHT RN accepts and triages referrals received from the ED, community Mental Health services and the Mental Health Telephone Access Line (MHTAL). The ED MHT RN provides support to the CCLHD Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) staff.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
Stepping Up Website
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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