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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time (part time/job share considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ457973
Applications Close: 1 February 2024
What you'll be doing
This position provides case management and assessment within the framework of a multidisciplinary team structure delivering time limited, specific, evidence based, community focused person centred care, with consideration to the specific needs of the target group of consumers referred to the Older People’s Community Mental Health Team.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) 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. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:
Selection Criteria * Registered Nurse with current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA.
- Demonstrated ability experience in the assessment and treatment of Older Persons presenting with complex Mental Health needs.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requirements of consumers in this specialty field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Sound knowledge of current legislation, practice standards, policies, and procedures relevant to Mental Health Care for older people.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant health related information systems.
- Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Tinnille Cusack on Tinnille.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au
