Registered Nurse, PECC - St George MHS

About the role

The Registered Nurse will join the dynamic mental health workforce at St George Mental Health PECC Unit, providing emergency care and focusing on recovery-based care. Located on the St George Hospital campus, close to beaches and amenities, the role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to consumers in need
• Engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Deliver high quality patient care in Mental Health at a post graduate level
• Assess and manage risk within the mental health environment

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage with patients/clients and guide others in providing service excellence
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to consumer, family and carer participation
• Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment
• Experience in delivering high quality patient care in Mental Health at a post graduate level
• Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to consumer, family and carer participation

Skills

• High level written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with patients/clients and guide others in providing service excellence
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• Understanding of recovery principles and commitment to consumer, family and carer participation
• Proven experience in the provision of care and assessment and management of risk within the mental health environment

Benefits

• Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained
• Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

Pay

$81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, plus superannuation

Schedule

38 hours per week