CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Mental Health Acute Care Team (ACT)

Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 December 2025Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $1382.80 - $1941.40 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ536806An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. An opportunity is now available for a passionate and committed Registered Nurse to join the Acute Care Team. If you are dedicated to positively impacting the Central Coast community and seeking a role where you can enhance your skills while creating meaningful change, then this is the ideal opportunity for you. This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. About You: Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Recent clinical experience in providing mental health assessments and acute care interventions, coupled with a strong commitment to quality improvement, practice development, and evidence-based practice. Demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, integrity and accountability. Where You'll Be Working Based at Wyong Hospital, this position will provide acute care and crisis intervention in the Central Coast community. You will work a rotating 7 day roster within the team and may be required to support other mental health teams to provide safe and effective care. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Acute Care Team (ACT) offers expert guidance to consumers, performs clinical mental health assessments, and provides consultations to carers and other healthcare professionals. In this position, you will advocate for a client-centered, family-friendly, and carer-supportive approach when assisting consumers with mental health-related illnesses/disorders. Responsibilities include receiving and triaging referrals from inpatient and community mental health services, and the Mental Health Line. Additionally, the RN ACT will possess the necessary training and experience to offer expert mental health clinical expertise and nursing knowledge. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. What We Offer Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions. Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax. Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership. Social Club. Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Child Safe Standard Commitment Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative . The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit: Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. Follow us on Facebook Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with career opportunities Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Laura Mckay on 4394 4947 or Applications Close: Sunday 9 February 2025 at 11:59 pm You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.#J-18808-Ljbffr