• 2x casual positions available
• Working in the Doctors in Schools Program (DiSS)
• $51.76 p/Hr + Super + Salary Packaging + 25% casual loading entitlements

About the role

Are you passionate about empowering young people's health and well-being? Join our vibrant team at headspace Knox as a Youth Health Nurse!

As part of our dynamic Youth GP Clinic team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive services within our Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Clinic and headspace GP Youth Clinic. Your mission? To break down barriers to primary health care access for secondary students by providing holistic clinical oversight, encompassing physical health, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health issues.

As the Youth Health Nurse, you will work closely with GPs, Practice Coordinators, and fellow Youth Nurses to ensure seamless care delivery. In addition to this, you'll serve as a vital liaison between school staff, families, and our clinics, fostering positive relationships and promoting health education.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here or view the attached document below.

Alternatively, for more information please contact Elissa Tilney, Administration & Youth Health Clinic Coordinator, at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Health Nurses x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Qualifications

• Registration as an AHPRA Division 1 Nurse.
• Experience in youth health, primary care, community health, mental health, and health promotion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when engaging with young people.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Highly regarded qualifications and/or experience:

• Mental health, youth health and sexual & reproductive training or experience.
• Experience in working in a youth health setting.

What’s in it for you?

EACH is the lead agency for headspace. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Internal professional development calendar
• 25% casual loading entitlements on top of base wage
• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration and conditions including generous leave options
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
• A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, our leadership pipeline and discipline-specific learning
• Access to large, well-resourced working facilities including on-site parking
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more…

Join us at headspace

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with EACH being one of the lead agencies. Each year, we help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 145 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!