Registered Nurse MHIPU

NSW Health

Broken Hill, NSW
$70,050-98,351 per year
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under theFor more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (Mental Health Impatient Unit)
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479403Location:

Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " " in the Far West.About the Opportunity

Join a vibrant, supportive, multidisciplinary team in the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at the Broken Hill Hospital
Provide our mental health inpatients with individualised, evidence based, 24-hour care
Develop your skills & progress your career working across a wide stream of specialties in a smaller, rural hospital
Make a real, meaningful difference to mental health outcomes for the local community

What is on offer

Fitness Passport
7 weeks paid annual leave per year (pro-rata)
Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
Novated leasing
A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training
A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep

About the Far West LHDThe is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.About Broken HillA true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated experience working with mental health consumers including those with co-morbidities – inpatient experience preferred with demonstrated abiliy to interpret and apply the Mental Health Act 2007.
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice for the delivery of individualised patient care within a multi-disciplinary team, with a commitment to person centred care, reduction of seclusion and restraint, recovery model of care.
Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team and intermediate computer skills.

The Welcome ExperienceThe Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more atNeed more information?1) Click here for the
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Parker on karen.parker2@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 24th of April 2024#RuralHealthIncentivesAt Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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