Community Mental Health Clinician - (Registered Nurse) - Acute Care Service

Community Mental Health Clinician - (Registered Nurse) - Acute Care Service Pay Competitive

Employment type : Full-Time

Job Description Req# : 207835 Employment Type : 1 Temporary Full Time up to August 2023 and 1 Temporary Full Time up to January 2024 Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : $1,290.90 - $1,812.40 per week plus Superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ394790 Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector? About Us Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Where you will be based Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

About the role The Acute Care Service model of care provides :

Mental Health assessments to consumers within the community experiencing acute mental health problems (including a rapid response when indicated) and determining an appropriate pathway to care (e.g., community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment). Short term mental health treatment in the community often as an alternative to hospital. In reach to hospital to promote effective follow up post mental health admission. Collaborative care for consumers transferring between hospital and community. The model provides short term mental health interventions in the community for consumers experiencing mental health distress. Once the symptoms have resolved and the presentation is no longer acute the team collaborate with other stakeholders for the most appropriate ongoing care and treatment. The Mental Health Nurse will practice in keeping with the standardised Sydney LHD position description for the profession in addition to this position description. 2 years experience in mental health is required to be successful in this position.

We are looking for someone who has Recognised nursing tertiary qualifications, current nursing registration with AHPRA. Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice. Minimum 2 years experience in mental health. Ability to work on a 7 day rotating roster. What we can offer you (for eligible employees) Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport Great education opportunities through the Centre for Education and Workforce Development For further details please view the Position Description.

For enquiries, please contact Donna Beeson on 0434 072 465 or via email at

About working for SLHD This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2022_030).

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close : 30 June 2023 About the company The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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