Registered Nurse - Mental Health (Ward 3C)
Mental Health Registered Nurse (Ward 3C – General Adult In-patient)
Description
Take your mental health nursing career to the next level with our dynamic Mental Health team at Northern Beaches Hospital's Ward 3C!
· Registered Nurse - Permanent Full-time & Part-time positions available
· 12-hour shifts (rotating roster)
· Professional development & career progression opportunities
Northern Beaches Hospital Ward 3C is currently seeking to recruit Registered Nurses to join our general adult mental health unit. This 20-bed unit, comprising a 4-bed High Dependency Unit and a 16-bed General Acute side, is a new purpose-built facility designed with safety and care delivery in mind.
Ward 3C operates under a trauma-informed care approach and the recovery model, providing high-quality care to patients with various mental health conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team supported by senior management and clinical roles, including Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Clinical Nurse Consultants, offering great prospects for career progression.
Our aim is to train and develop Registered Nurses to support career advancement opportunities. As a Safewards Ward, we are leaders in reducing restrictive practices. Successful applicants will be provided with a mentor, coaching from senior staff, and opportunities to develop their careers
As a Registered Nurse:
· Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures
· Provided exceptional customer service and person centred and evidence-based care
· Provided supervision and preceptorship to Enrolled Nurses, Graduates and Students and
· AINs/PSAs
· Effectively work within scope of practice, and demonstrated clinical competencies
· Provide comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of outcomes including recognition and timely response to patient deterioration
· Work as a valued member of an inter-disciplinary team, managed own worktime and personal well being
Essential Criteria:
· Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
· Current registration as a Nurse with AHPRA
About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital offers world-class, Level 5 delineation services catering to both public and private patients. With 488 beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, a 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, a world-class education center, doctors' lounge, and excellent staff facilities including a café and car parking, NBH provides an exceptional environment for healthcare professionals to excel.
Our mental health service comprises 63 beds, configured into four distinct units: a 20-bed acute care unit, a 6-bed short-stay unit, a 15-bed older persons' unit, and a 22-bed private ward, providing a range of specialised care options for our patients.
Northern Beaches Hospital provides staff with opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is characterized by diversity, friendliness, and openness to new ideas.
Employee Benefits:
Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!
· Wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent employees and immediate family.
· OneHealthscope rewards program.
· Variety of leave options, salary packaging, airline/club membership.
To Apply:
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button to lodge an application (applications should include a brief cover letter and CV).
Closing date: 12 Dec 2024.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 – 2024, a salary of (up to, depending on years’ experience) of $49.79 per hour.
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.