Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We...
Summary about this job
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Western NSW Local Health District
Location: Dubbo & Central NSW
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Salary: $55,064 - $59,827 per annum plus super
Phone: +61-7-4034-2032
Fax: +61-2-8293-1451
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Detail information about job Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health Inpatient Unit. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We actively promote the employment of all minority groups. For assistance with your application to this position visit our website.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $55,064.04 - $59,827.95 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ44876
Number of FTE: 1.00
Applications Close: 24 Jul 2018
Where you'll be working
This position sits within the Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services at Dubbo, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
What you'll be doing
The Enrolled Nurse is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse to support and provide optimum nursing care in a Mental Health inpatient service and work collaboratively as a member of an inter-disciplinary team. This includes other agencies involved in the provision of ongoing Mental Heath care for example, the primary carer and family members.
Selection Criteria
- Current authority to practice as an Enrolled Nurse with Medical Endorsement, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the Enrolled Nursing Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia).
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means; and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
- An understanding of patient centred care and demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload within the scope of practice.
- Recent clinical experience relevant to the position, and the ability to administer medications within scope of practice.
- Experience or knowledge of working in Mental Health Nursing and / or current Drug and Alcohol withdrawal practices.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Priscilla Makombo on [email protected] or (02) 6809 8400.
- Note: This is a re-advertised position. If you are a previous applicant who wishes to re-apply please note you will need to update your original submission. You can do this by logging in to your account and clicking on the “My Submissions” icon. Once complete you will need to advise Priscilla Makombo on [email protected].