Registered Nurse - Croydon Assertive Outreach Team - Community Mental Health Services (CMHS)

Job Description

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week - Up to December 2025Position Classification : Registered NurseRemuneration : $1,382.80 - $1,941.40 week + annual leave loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation: Croydon Health CentreRequisition ID : REQ559254We are seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our clinical team for a period of 12 months! About the Role Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The Assertive Outreach Teams are tertiary level community mental health teams providing coordinated care services to consumers diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental illness who require an enhanced level of support to sustain living in the community. The Mental Health Nurse will provide discipline-specific and targeted assessments or interventions. Ideal Candidate Recognised tertiary nursing qualifications and registration with AHPRA. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice. Benefits and Perks! Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. About working at SLHD This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015 ). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Stepping Up Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn . For role-related questions contact Team Leader, Rodrigo Painemilla on 0477 725 522 or via email at . Applications Close: 13 March 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr