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Form of work There’s never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District! This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of $5,000 - $10,000 per year in addition to award entitlements and accommodation assistance (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and negotiate an incentive package that works for you and your family – you can include things like relocation and travel expenses, payment of professional development fees, additional personal leave entitlements, additional base salary, and a range of other options!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $65,692.81 - $92,236.05 per annum
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ375069
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Armidale Emergency Department and Community Mental Health Service
About the team:
The Emergency Department Mental Health Assessment Team (EDMHAT) provides a comprehensive assessment service to those that present to Armidale Hospital Emergency Department with mental health concerns. The multidisciplinary team is based between Armidale Community Health Service and the Armidale Hospital , 7 days a week with no night shift.
About the position:
As a Registered Nurse within EDMHAT, your work will include mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and wards of Armidale Hospital. You will also work collaboratively with the Armidale Mental Health Acute Care and Tablelands Community Mental Health teams.
There will be a period of orientation based on the applicant’s needs, access to professional development and training as identified. The applicant will be supported by the Service Manager and senior clinicians of the Mental Health Service.
About You:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience as a mental health nurse with excellent assessment, critical thinking, communication and care planning skills. You must also have the ability to work independently and make complex clinical decisions about patient care.
Information for Applicants:
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 certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Job share/part time arrangements will be considered.
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases: If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria: Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Stepping Up Website: Stepping Up aims to assist Indigenous job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment process and addresses some of the challenges that can be experienced by hiring managers so they can more effectively structure recruitment to roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Salary Packaging: Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Kemp on Elizabeth.Kemp1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 2nd April, 2023 - Candidates will be reviewed and progressed prior to the closing date.
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