CCLHD - Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Team Gosford

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702361

Location: Gosford

Applications Close: Wednesday 11th November at 11:59pm

Are you a compassionate Enrolled Nurse with an interest in mental health and recovery-focused care? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care. Better Health for Everyone. We are seeking motivated Enrolled Nurses to join the Gosford Mental Health Team and support consumers on their recovery journey within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

About The Opportunity

As an Enrolled Nurse within the Mental Health Team, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide person-centred, recovery-oriented care for people experiencing mental health concerns. You will play an important role in supporting consumers' wellbeing, safety and recovery while contributing to the delivery of high-quality mental health services.

This position plays a vital role in supporting positive outcomes for consumers and their families. In this role you will:

• Provide holistic nursing care and support in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards for practice.
• Assist with mental health assessments, observations and monitoring of consumers' mental health status.
• Support consumers with daily living activities while providing therapeutic and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with consumers, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in recovery-focused care planning, implementation and evaluation under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
  
  

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse, including medication administration accreditation.
• Knowledge and skills relevant to mental health nursing and recovery-oriented practice.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the use of healthcare information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organisational skills, a commitment to quality improvement and a current valid Driver Licence.
  
  

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
  
  

Need More Information?

Therese Northcott

Phone: 0404 484 753

Email: Therese.Northcott@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 
  
  

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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