Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in Mental Health Nursing? We have multiple opportunities at various facilities available! 

Employment Type:  Permanent Full and Part Time + Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 Per Hour + Allowances + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38Location: Morisset, Waratah or Maitland | Awabakal and Wonnarua Countries
Requisition ID: REQ480077

Applications Close: Sunday, 21st April 2024

Registered Nurse - Mental Health

'I want people to know this career is more rewarding than it is scary. Being able to understand how to understand the complexities of Mental Health and implement support is very useful. I can use this to understand my family and community better' Sam RN

If you lack experience as a Mental HealthRegistered Nurse, we welcome your application, as we provide comprehensive training for suitable candidates to join our team!

Morisset Hospital, Morisset - Permanent Full and Part Time Opportunities:

Morisset Psychiatric Rehabilitation Hospital, comprises four units and houses a total of 109 beds, organises routine activities across its site for the engagement of both patients and staff! We run a robust education program including weekly in-services and monthly clinical skills days, with a focus on supporting all staff in their professional development.We also provide free parking directly outside the units our staff work on. 

'Morisset is such a unique place to work. The campus itself is physically beautiful and this provides such a therapeutic part in the patient's recovery. Secondly, I am able to practice with autonomy and provide individualised 'out of the box' treatment for patients on a case to case basis. Both of these things are just two of the reasons that Morisset provides me with a sense of job satisfaction' Alana PRS CNS

The Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah - Permanent Full and Part Time Opportunities:

The Mental Health Centre is 100 bed acute Mental Health (MH) facility co-located with the Calvary Mater Hospital. It includes acute beds, an older persons MH unit, MH ICU and assessment unit. We will provide regular training including clinical skills days, regular in-service programme, access to CNEs and CNCs, mentors and preceptors to our successful candidates. We will even provide 'new to MH' staff days to ensure your smooth transition into this role.

“The thing I love most about working in Mental Health is supporting people on their recovery journey, supporting them in their time of need and making their engagement with our service a positive one. Every day is different, every story, every outcome we have a chance to have an impact on. Holding hope for our consumers and their families.” Jessee RN

Maitland Hospital, Metford - Casual with upcoming Temporary Opportunities:

The Maitland Mental Health Unit (MHIPU) 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. Our team is built by senior clinicians who are eager to share their wealth of experience and knowledge with you so if you don't have years of experience working in MH that is okay, you will be supported in our team! 

Our 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.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Six weeks annual leave (full-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Compassionate and empathetic team player with a strong focus on clinical care

Additional Information:

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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 further information around these opportunities contact:

• Morisset - Aaron Tammekand on 0438 009 *** or via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• The Mater Mental Health Centre - Nicole Asimus on 4033 5381 or via *************@health.nsw.gov.au
• Maitland - Stacey Doosey on 0434 363 *** or via *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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• This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
• All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.  
• Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.