Unique opportunity to work with a dynamic and exciting community team at Royal North Shore Hospital, in the Older Persons Mental Health Service.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time Job share will be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,342.50 - $1,884.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ475164Who 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.Where you'll be workingRoyal North Shore Hospital - Community HealthWhat you'll be doingThe NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary,
capable and committed to leading person-centred health care.Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by Mental Health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence-based practices and collaboration.Lower North Shore Older People’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS) is a specialised clinical service.You will be working with a supportive multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments, care planning and treatments for older consumers presenting with a mental illness.The team provides a recovery oriented service which is client-centred and collaborative, family inclusive and trauma-informed. We liaise closely with General Practitioners and other service providers to assist consumers to develop sustainable support networks and promote positive mental Health outcomes.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRHA) registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated skills in conducting comprehensive Mental Health assessment and management, including assessment, risk management and care coordination.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Recovery Model of care within Mental Health and the ability to implement and evaluate these care
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kareene Doyle on Kareene.Doyle@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9333.This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the .Applications Close: 10 April 2024