CCLHD - Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ532771
Are you a compassionate Enrolled Nurse looking to make a profound impact on the lives of our community members facing mental health challenges? CCLHD is seeking dedicated Enrolled Nurses like you to join our specialised Mental Health Unit at Gosford Hospital.
Mental Health experience is not essential, if you are seeking an opportunity to develop your nursing skills in an acute mental health environment we will invest in your professional growth and development. As a valued member of this dedicated team, you’ll have access to specialised training and opportunities to expand your skills in mental health care.
About You
- You want to develop and grow your professional career in acute mental health services whilst being a supportive professional, multi-disciplinary team.
- You are a genuine team player, who believes that working in a collaborative environment enables a team to deliver and drive innovative, supportive and compassionate care to a vulnerable part of our community.
- You are able to work on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern and enjoy the flexibility that this can bring to your work life balance.
- You are highly organised and take pride in your ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders including patients and their carers with respect.
Where you'll be working
Join a team of passionate professionals who share your commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to develop personalised care plans that address the holistic needs of each individual. All aspects of service design and delivery are recovery oriented and therefore client-centred and collaborative, family inclusive and trauma-informed.
We understand the challenges and rewards of working in aged mental health care. That's why we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.
Your work will have a profound impact on the lives of our elderly residents and their families. By providing timely, expert care in their moments of greatest need, you'll be instrumental in promoting healing, recovery, and hope.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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Applications Close: Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 11.59pm
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