Job Description
The position of Youth Health Nurse involves working in a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated clinical care and treatment for young people. This will involve undertaking mental health assessments, physical health checks, and provision of ongoing care in accordance with best practice and relevant clinical guidelines.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
* At least 3 years post graduate experience as a Registered Nurse
* Maintain AHPRA registration for the duration of the employment contract
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Post graduate qualifications in Sexual health and Immunisation
* Post graduate qualifications and/or experience in Mental Health Nursing
Benefits
* Remuneration as per the Health Professionals and Support Services Award
* A positive and supportive team environment
* Access to full salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* A budget for professional development and external supervision
* One day of leave for your birthday
* Three days leave between Christmas and New Year
* Option for one monthly RDO for full time employees
Requirements
* Be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Hold a current Working With Children (WWC) Check
* Have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment
* Hold a current Australian driver's license
* Have completed a qualification in nursing
* Be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Have at least three years' experience as a nurse