ABOUT THE ROLE

• Permanent Full Time
  
• $70,049 - $98,351 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
  
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
  
• Requisition ID: REQ508188  

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Community Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health services which, through research and innovative commitments, set standards that are emulated by other national and international organisations. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training and management. We are committed to developing the highest skills in our community mental health staff through the LHD’s pioneering Diploma of Mental Health program, structured workplace competency development program, and supervision programs.

WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING

The registered nurse position is based in our Mobile Assertive Treatment Team at Camperdown Community Mental Health Service. The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team is a small and supportive multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, a psychiatry registrar and psychiatrist. The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team covers the Camperdown, Marrickville and Redfern catchment areas.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team is a tertiary level community mental health team providing care coordinated services to consumers diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental illness and who require an enhanced level of support to sustain living in the community.

In the role you will coordinate the care of consumers and provide discipline specific nursing skills and targeted interventions.

For more information, please view the Position Description attached below. 

THE REQUIREMENTS

Recognised tertiary nursing qualifications and registration with AHPRA.
Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.
Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

THE BENEFITS

• Accrued Day Off each month for full time roles, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009, Novated car Leasing plus Meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about the benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

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 (PD2024_015).

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.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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

For enquiries, please contact Megan Ryan on 0488 789 036 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Registered Nurse - Mobile Assertive Treatment Team - Community Mental Health Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.