Registered Nurse Paringa Unit Mental Health Services

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff).
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
• Salary Packaging & Meal Entertainment - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland HospitalWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better Health Services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.What you'll be doing
The Registered NurseMental Health provide clinical services that focus on the care of people with Mental Health problems by promoting psychological and physical well-being and emotional health. This can be working with their clients to understand their Mental Health conditions, to learn how to manage their symptoms and be aware of what can exacerbate their Mental Health condition.The Registered NurseMental Health works closely with a multidisciplinary health team to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment that provides comfort, safety, and non-judgmental acceptance of clients, to help them improve their health status.How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria: * Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered Nurse

• Demonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute Mental Health problem
• Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervision
• Proven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problems
• Working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding Mental Health care
• An understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practice
• Current NSW drivers licence

Requisition ID: REQ498033
Applications Close: 14th July 2024Need more ?

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, , . * For inquiries about the role, contact Mia Thomas at Mia.Thomas1@health.nsw.gov.auPeople with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.