Registered Nurse - Mental Health Units - Wagga Wagga

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Registered Nurse - Mental Health Units - Wagga Wagga Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $30.81 - $43.26 per hour Requisition ID: REQ52582 Application Close: 24 July 2018 Vaccination Category A Great job. Great communities. Great lifestyle. Where you will be working At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) we provide a range of public health services to the Riverina & Murray regions of New South Wales. Our Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol teams provide critical services within acute, sub-acute & community settings. We are known for our innovative models of care designed for the rural & regional population we serve. Learn more about the benefits and lifestyle of Wagga Wagga What you will be doing Provide safe, compassionate person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with consumers and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve safe quality care outcomes that meet the goals of the consumer. Responsible for the supervision of Enrolled Nurses and AINs. The Mental Health (MH) Registered Nurse provides high quality evidence based physical and mental health care to consumers, their families and carers within a recovery and trauma informed care framework. The service provides mental health care for consumers aged 16 years and over. Consumers with complex physical, mental health and substance abuse diagnoses are admitted. The MH units are committed to providing contemporary and innovative approaches to care. The units recognise consumers with mental health issues as experts in their own condition and strives to provide an optimistic and positive approach to care with a focus on collaborative decision making and care planning. Working with consumers, their families and carers and other service partners is central to the model of service delivery promoted by the units. The units work closely with the consumer, their family, carers and local community based services to support optimal recovery. Selection Criteria Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a rural health setting. Knowledge of and ability to work within a patient centred approach to nursing with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care Demonstrates commitment to evidence based nursing practice and continuous quality improvement of nursing events. Please refer to the Position Description for the essential requirements and full selection criteria. Your application must include a current resume and address all selection criteria. Additional Information This recruitment process includes pre-employment Online Safe for Work screening. For role related queries or questions contact Sherylyne Rosengren on [email protected] MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.