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SalaryEmployment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $24.41 - $26.78 per hour plus Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ341743
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dynamic Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing to join our Mental Health Team!
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Where you will be based
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
About the role
Assistants in Nursing will be responsible for providing direct mental health nursing care to consumers within the Mental Health Service under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Unit Manager.
We are looking for someone who…
Has completed and passed the mental health component of the program and demonstrate a satisfactory academic record.
Can be available for two weeks from Monday 28 November 2022 to undertake Mental Health specific education, training and orientation.
Has a minimum of 12 months remaining in their undergraduate nursing programme.
Has availability to work a rotating roster with a minimum of 2 – 3 shifts a fortnight (exceptions when undertaking clinical placements).
Can be available to work across two SLHD Mental Health inpatient facilities which are; the Concord Centre for Mental Health based at the Concord Repatriation General Hospital Concord or the Professor Marie Bashir Centre based at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Camperdown.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development
Please view the Position Description for further details.
For enquiries, please contact Andrew Ng on 0438 965 262 or via email at Andrew.Ng1@health.nsw.gov.au
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030)
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.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close:3October 2022
