Nurse Practitioner - Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service

This new role, one of the first community mental health Nurse Practitioners in the district, will be part of the local intake team, focusing on assertive community assessments, brief interventions, complex case consultations, and psychoeducation. The position will also involve developing a Model of Care for Nurse Practitioners and contributing to quality improvement and research initiatives. Flexible work options, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities are offered, with support from the multidisciplinary team, Clinical Coordinator, and Nurse Practitioner network.

• Where you'll be working

This is a new position for Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service and will sit primarily within our local intake team, with the option of being based at either Newcastle (James Fletcher campus) or Charlestown. Greater Newcastle Mental Health service is interested in attracting team members that are innovative, foster growth and development throughout the team and can contribute to positive team culture.

• Additional information
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• This position is part time
• 4 days per week, business hours. There may be opportunity for additional hours into the future. There is flexibility with the specific days worked (Monday to Friday) and with start time; 7.30am, 8am or 8.30am
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Requirements
• Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Nurse Practitioner or working towards Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or a qualification / Masters level deemed equivalent.
• Want to know more?

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• Information for Applicants
• This is a Category A position
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 : Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
• HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of
• benefits
• such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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