At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to individuals in mental health crises and support their recovery journey.
- Company: Join the SESLHD Mental Health Service, a leader in community-focused mental health care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, work-life balance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your nursing career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Enrolled Nurse with a passion for mental health and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Enrolled Nurse, Introduction to Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until December 2027)
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $75,011.91 - $81,508.14 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
Are you an experienced Enrolled Nurse looking for a change of scenery OR newly graduated and working in Mental Health interests you? Take up this fantastic opportunity and come join our team as an Enrolled Nurse where you will be provided with educational and clinical support in a program tailored just for you, your needs and level of experience.
Additional Benefits:
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
Selection Criteria:
- Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Holds a Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification in medicines administration.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other care providers, hospital clinicians, immediate team members and other stakeholders.
- Supports working in a person centred environment.
- Current professional practice knowledge base.
- Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family and carer participation and consumer focused care.
- Demonstrated recent experience as an Enrolled Nurse in a clinical environment, with a passion for mental health nursing to assist consumers on their journey to recovery.
We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Our values and commitment to diversity are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Reasonable Adjustments: NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Enrolled Nurse in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
