Clinical Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Centre
Permanent full‑time or part‑time opportunities to provide expert clinical knowledge and care for consumers/patients with a variety of conditions and support the general function of the unit through role modelling and application of contemporary evidence‑based, consumer/patient‑focused care, education, leadership, and portfolio management.
About you
* Practice in accordance with the code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing/midwifery practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within the scope of position.
* Apply advanced clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient‑centred care.
* Respond appropriately to and provide support and direction to manage sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using advanced nursing assessment and intervention skills.
* Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.
Health Equity
Metro North Health has set out its actions and agreed key performance measures to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health and wellbeing outcomes. Please refer to the attached role description to read about our health equity agenda.
Benefits when working for us
* Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas.
* Value‑driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work‑life balance.
* Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
* Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.
Be part of a world‑class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting‑edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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