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Registered Nurse Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $61,090.67 - $85,781.57 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ52711 Application Close: 24 July 2018 Together, Achieving Better Health Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. About the Role An exciting opportunity for motivated and skilled Registered Nurses to work at Nepean Hospital, Acute Mental Health Unit. The Acute Mental Health Unit is a purpose built 32 bed unit for consumers with mental health issues across a variety of spectrums. This unit is dynamic in its approach to consumer care and operates within a recovery based framework centred on trauma informed care The Acute unit team is looking for Registered Nurses who are willing to work within a dynamic and strong multi-disciplinary team environment and actively contribute to high quality and innovative health care The Mental Health units works closely with mental health community teams, GPs, G/NG agencies, consumers, family and representatives to ensure timely and recovery focussed discharge back into community life To ensure optimal outcomes for consumers of the service, their family and carers through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care To work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team, the person and their family and carer and service partners in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of mental health nursing car To act as an advocate for the specific needs of all consumers their family and carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the person accessing mental health services To maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical nursing practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the Mental Health Service, Nursing and Midwifery Service, NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations To provide support and clinical precentorship/mentoring to all staff and students To effectively manage resources relevant to the service About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do, and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients. See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/ About Applying If you read this and think “Wow – that’s me!” then you will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the “Apply” button. So that we truly understand how perfect you are for this role, please ensure that you detail your experience, skills, knowledge and any other relevant information by responding to each selection criteria. To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. Selection criteria to be addressed: Current registration as Registered Nurse Level 1 with APHRA Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in mental health nursing as a registered nurse (including completion of a new graduate RN program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse) Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care Demonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbal Demonstrated commitment to professional development Ability to work a flexible roster, day, evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit/service requirements. Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Che Jarvis via email [email protected]