Enrolled Nurse - Sydney, Australia - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Description

Job Description:

Position Title: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (Psychiatric Emergency Care)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Part Time
Hours per week: up to 38 hours
Position Grade: Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed) (Year 1 - 5)
Salary: $63,130.85 to $68,599.17 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: PECC (Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre), Darlinghurst Campus

About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:

(SAS) and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC).

At SAS, you'll have the privilege of working in a locked 6-bay area, providing specialised support to individuals presenting with mental health issues within our Emergency Department. Here, our primary goal is to ensure a safe and dignified environment for clients to receive essential mental health assessments and determine the most suitable treatments and supports. Collaborating closely with the Psychiatric Initiating Nurse (PIN) and two other mental health RNs, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining SAS as a secure space for both staff and clients.

PECC, our 24/7, 6-bedded ward, is where crisis interventions take place for up to 48 hours. Consumers admitted to PECC are often in acute crisis and require a welcoming and safe space to stabilize while linking them with other essential services. Working alongside a dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), including Psychiatry consultants, registrars, clinical nurse consultants, peer support workers, social workers, Aboriginal health workers, and homeless health providers, you'll foster a collaborative and holistic approach to care.

As a mental health nurse in SAS and PECC, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise, empathy, and judgment to provide exceptional care to vulnerable individuals during their most challenging times. Your contributions will make a lasting difference in the lives of those in need, empowering them to regain control and rebuild their mental well-being.

Caritas Mental health inpatient ward

At our facility, we prioritize the highest level of patient care, creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Our inpatient ward is well-equipped with 21 acute beds and 6 high dependency beds designed to offer the utmost comfort and specialized care to our patients. As a Mental Health Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the recovery journey of our patients. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers, to deliver personalized and holistic care plans. Your sincere empathy, patience, and expertise will help guide individuals towards a brighter future.

Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:

A compassionate and dedicated mental health nurse seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact on individuals in acute crisis. St Vincent's Hospital is currently seeking exceptional registered nurses to join our esteemed team at the Safe Assessment Space

A genuine passion for mental health care, a commitment to person-centered approaches, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, join our team at St Vincent's Hospital, where integrity, compassion, excellence, justice and teamwork converge to create a positive and supportive work environment. You'll have access to ongoing professional development, mentoring, and the guidance of experienced practitioners, ensuring your growth and success in your career.

Vacancies are open to both Australian citizens and permanent residents / NZ citizens who hold valid eligibility to work in Australia. We also welcome applications from experienced mental health nurses from the UK / Ireland and Canada who have current AHPRA registration and hold a valid working holiday visa or are seeking sponsorship opportunities.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.

2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.

3. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.

4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

5. Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system.

6. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse.

8. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment

If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description for this role, please contact the Talent Team at who will gladly forward you a copy.

Applications close on 12 June 2024

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

How to Upload and Address the Selection Criteria

Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form

Position Description

Contact Details:

Zoe Campbell

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

12 June :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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