Registered Nurse, Acute Care Team - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Registered Nurse
Remuneration
: $74,****** - $104,****** per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location
: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date
: 12 April ****
Come Work With Us!
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to expand your skills in acute mental health care?
An exciting opportunity awaits you at St George Mental Health Service, where you'll be part of our dynamic Acute Care Mental Health Team.
Our team provides high-quality, compassionate acute and crisis support to mental health clients across the St George area.
This is a rewarding and challenging role—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to improving the lives of others.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will:
Deliver a range of specialist mental health interventions
Conduct triage, comprehensive and risk assessments, and clinical formulations
Manage risks and develop safety plans
Provide brief psychoeducation and crisis support
Collaborate closely with clients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless, person-centred care and effective discharge planning
If you're ready to take the next step in your mental health nursing career and make a meaningful impact every day — we'd love to hear from you.
For more information we encourage you to contact Martha Kypreos on
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Interviews are expected to held between 20 April **** and 24 April ****
Learn more about us here:
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Acute Care Team, Community Mental Health St George Mental Health Service - Kirk Place, Kogarah
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.




Salary packaging options
that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
Chance to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.
Selection Criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
Demonstrated core competency skills in Mental Health interventions in the Community and experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, safety planning and the provision of collaborative care and discharge planning.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
Demonstrated experience working with people with an acute mental illness or disorder
Demonstrated experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
Demonstrated computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
Understanding and knowledge of mental health principles of consumer focused and strengths-based practices in acute community mental health setting
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence




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Our
CORE
Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.
Read about our
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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
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and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
for all positions prior to offer
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support
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and for additional information please visit our
Stepping Up Website
.

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