Activity Nurse Mental Health – Blue Mountains Mental Health Unit

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part TimePosition Classification : Registered NurseLocation: Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial HospitalRemuneration : $36.38 - $51.08 per hourHours Per Week : up to 38Requisition ID : REQ551933Application Close: 19/02/2025With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families, and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs. An exciting opportunity to join the Blue Mountains Mental Health Team as a Registered Nurse. This role within the NBMLHD Mental Health service initiates, leads, and supports a ward-based activity program in the inpatient setting with a focus on providing patient-centred care. The successful incumbent will support mental health consumers on their unique journey of recovery by providing opportunities for meaningful engagement through both group-based and 1:1 activity. This is done in consideration of the consumers' own interests, goals, and current acuity. These activities include diversional, occupational, physical, and social activities that are dependent on the patient cohort at any given time. We invite you to make your next career move with us. Apply Now! Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. What You Will Bring To The Role Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). Demonstrated previous experience working with mental health consumers and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient-centred care/trauma-informed care principles, as well as the Mental Health Act 2007. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues, and concerns when communicating with others. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations. Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning to maintain current registration as a registered nurse. Demonstrated experience in developing, leading, coordinating, and evaluating specialised mental health activity programs in ward-based environments. Demonstrated commitment and understanding of the NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role-related queries or questions contact Matthew Holland on #J-18808-Ljbffr