Position Ref Number: 244157
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary Rate:
Salary from: 980.00
Salary to: 1064.70
Location:Hornsby
Position Summary
Are
you looking for a rewarding career gaining experience working with complex and
challenging behaviours? An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the
recruitment of a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking Mental
Health Enrolled Nurse in the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) at
Hornsby Hospital. The MHICU is a specialist 12-bed tertiary referral unit with
a focus on high quality evidence-based intensive care management of mental
health consumers. This exciting role offers the successful applicant the
opportunity to work in a low conflict, high therapy model of care with a low
staff to consumer ratio. The position requires strong leadership skills and
team work with a focus on recovery orientated practice. The successful
applicant will demonstrate excellent risk management and conflict resolution
skills. Specialist training in the prevention and management of violence
and aggression will be provided. A strong leadership group of clinical nurse
specialists will also be available for ongoing mentorship and support.
you looking for a rewarding career gaining experience working with complex and
challenging behaviours? An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for the
recruitment of a dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking Mental
Health Enrolled Nurse in the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit (MHICU) at
Hornsby Hospital. The MHICU is a specialist 12-bed tertiary referral unit with
a focus on high quality evidence-based intensive care management of mental
health consumers. This exciting role offers the successful applicant the
opportunity to work in a low conflict, high therapy model of care with a low
staff to consumer ratio. The position requires strong leadership skills and
team work with a focus on recovery orientated practice. The successful
applicant will demonstrate excellent risk management and conflict resolution
skills. Specialist training in the prevention and management of violence
and aggression will be provided. A strong leadership group of clinical nurse
specialists will also be available for ongoing mentorship and support.
This
position is Permanent Full Time and is classified as an Enrolled Nurse. Note
that employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if the position
cannot be filled on a permanent basis.
position is Permanent Full Time and is classified as an Enrolled Nurse. Note
that employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if the position
cannot be filled on a permanent basis.
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Packaging is available to enhance benefits.
Packaging is available to enhance benefits.
Northern
Sydney Local Health District is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity,
Workforce Health and Safety, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural
Diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people
with disabilities to apply.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity,
Workforce Health and Safety, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural
Diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people
with disabilities to apply.
Employees
must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
Successful
applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing
employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/pdf/PD2011_005.pdf.
applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing
employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/pdf/PD2011_005.pdf.
Criminal
record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. If you are
successful for a position designated as child-related employment you will be
required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of
the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#
record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. If you are
successful for a position designated as child-related employment you will be
required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of
the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#
An
eligibility list may be created for this position. If you are placed on the
eligibility list, you may be deemed eligible for similar roles in the future.
Your details may be passed to other managers for consideration. If you are
selected for interview and do not wish to be placed on an eligibility list,
please advise the Convenor for this position.
eligibility list may be created for this position. If you are placed on the
eligibility list, you may be deemed eligible for similar roles in the future.
Your details may be passed to other managers for consideration. If you are
selected for interview and do not wish to be placed on an eligibility list,
please advise the Convenor for this position.
The
Enrolled Nurse is an integral part of the nursing team, working under the
direction and supervision of the registered nurse to provide support and care
for patients through: • Assisting patients with activities of daily living •
Providing physical and psychological comfort and support • Assisting with
assessment including observation and monitoring of health status • Collecting
accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care
documentation. • Communicating with patients, carers and other health care team
members colleagues and regarding nursing care • Undertaking nursing
interventions relevant to the level of practice or accreditation • Collaborating
and assisting with planning and evaluating nursing care
Enrolled Nurse is an integral part of the nursing team, working under the
direction and supervision of the registered nurse to provide support and care
for patients through: • Assisting patients with activities of daily living •
Providing physical and psychological comfort and support • Assisting with
assessment including observation and monitoring of health status • Collecting
accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care
documentation. • Communicating with patients, carers and other health care team
members colleagues and regarding nursing care • Undertaking nursing
interventions relevant to the level of practice or accreditation • Collaborating
and assisting with planning and evaluating nursing care
Enquiries: Regan Runnalls
Phone: 94779009
Closing Date: 10/04/2015
