Registered Nurse - Blue Mountains Access Team
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ546187
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
The role of Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of triage, comprehensive assessment, acute and assertive outreach services to clients and their families to ensure that clients receive the least restrictive treatment options. This involves provision of acute care interventions and follow up of clients recently discharged from inpatient services and to clients presenting to the service who have been assessed as being in need of acute care services.
The successful candidate will take part in the development of collaborative treatment plans with the client and their family or carer. Additionally, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary Access team and inpatient and community based services. This role is instrumental in providing support and information to the client, their family and carers as well as education to the wider community.
We invite you to make your next career move with us. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Registered Nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent 12 months experience working as a registered nurse) and currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of people presenting with acute mental health disorders
- Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills and verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act and related legislation
- Understanding of recovery oriented care with demonstrated ability to meaningfully collaborate with consumers and their family and carers regarding mental health service provision
- Computer competency including demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of information technology systems used in Health settings
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Bibi Kennedy on Bibi.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au
