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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ459003
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Exciting Opportunity for Registered Nurses! Join Our Caring Team Today!
- We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive Registered Nurses (RN) for our Emergency Department (ED) Mental Health Team (MHT) in Wyong Hospital.
- This is a great opportunity for nursing professionals looking to continue to develop their skills and be a part of a community focused nursing team.
- You will be supported in this position by passionate and experienced nursing teams, including training and assistance provided by our brilliant Registered Nurses.
- Educational opportunities are also available to support your development in this position.
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- 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.
- The ED MHT RN will provide clinical consultation and undertake Mental Health Assessments for clients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) requiring Mental Health assistance. The ED MHT RN will work as part of a broader clinical team with the ED MHT Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNC), ED MHT Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) and Psychiatric Registrars. The role will require collaboration with Emergency Department clinicians, PACER service, the Acute Care Team, Mental Health Inpatient Units and other community Mental Health Teams.
- The ED MHT RN will have good communication and interpersonal skills, and will enhance their skills through on-going education.
- The ED MHT RN is responsible for providing consumer centred high quality nursing care, specialising in the assessment, planning and implementation of strategies to manage patients with acute Mental Health needs.
- The position will be required to work a 24 hour/7 day rotating roster.
- This is a great location to begin or further your career as a nurse, working within collaborative, professional and compassionate team, dedicated to helping their community.
- CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring, comprehensive and patient centred environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
- You will be supported in this position by passionate and experienced nursing teams, including training and assistance provided by our brilliant Registered Nurses. Educational opportunities are also available to support your development in this position.
- 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 state examination, accurate risk identification and crisis interventions
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
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
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For role related queries or questions contact Nichole Woodward
- Phone: 0498 510 505
- Email: Nichole.Woodward@health.nsw.gov.au
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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