AddressPosition Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ486554
Where 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
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Essential Requirements:
- 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
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Robert Kelson on 0407 862 *** or *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 2nd June 2024
