Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,382.80 - $1,941.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ575442
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Mental Health Coordination Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where you will play a pivotal role in coordinating mental health care and support for individuals in need. As a key member of our team, you will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver integrated care that enhances the well-being of those living with mental health challenges. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in mental health care, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality services to the local community.
About You
You have current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).You possess demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a range of mental health Settings with a commitment to contemporary mental health service provision principles.You have demonstrated high level of communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with consumers, carers and General Practitioners.
Where you'll be working
The position of Registered Nurse, Care Coordination Team, Non-Acute Community Mental Health Service exists within the Central Coast Local Health District. The position is based in Community Health Centres on the Central Coast and may include shift Work at times.
The Non-Acute Community Mental Health Service team is a multidisciplinary team, it provides non-acute assessment and care planning and Treatment for consumers presenting with a mental illness in the moderate to severe range. The position sits within the multidisciplinary team comprising Psychology, Social Work and Nursing. All aspects of service design and delivery are recovery oriented and therefore client-centred and collaborative, family inclusive and trauma-informed. The recovery model assumes that people with complex mental health conditions have the capacity to improve and to live a life that is not defined by their illness.
The Teams liaise closely with local General Practitioners and other service providers to assist consumers to develop sustainable support networks and promote positive mental Health outcomes.
The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing nursing care to patients and consumers of the health service; and leading, directing and supervising other nurses and care roles in the team, such as Assistants in Nursing and Enrolled Nurses, to support quality care for patients/ consumers.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.Social Club.Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
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Applications Close: Thursday, 22 May 2025 at 11.59pm
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