Job Description
Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 11/04/2025)Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 per hourHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead HospitalWhere you'll be workingWestern 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 doingThe Registered Nurse Mental 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 Nurse Mental 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 ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Selection Criteria: * Registered Nurse who has completed a new graduate RN program or experience working as a Registered NurseDemonstrated experience working with people presenting with an acute mental health problemDemonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team within minimal direct clinical supervisionProven effective high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent professional judgement when solving problemsWorking knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act 2007Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consumers and carers regarding mental health careAn understanding of the recovery philosophy and trauma informed care in Mental Health and the ability to implement these within clinical practiceRequisition ID: REQ503041Applications Close: 11th August 2024Need more ?Discover more about the. * Review the detailedfor insights into role requirements and criteria. * Explore the, , . * For inquiries about the role, contact Mark Palmer onPeople 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.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.NSW Health
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