MedicalJobsAustralia.com Registered Nurse, Acute Care Team - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,****** - $114,****** per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ******
Located in: Kogarah, Sydney Applications close date: 23 August ****.
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area.
We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'.
SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
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.
Responsibilities
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.




Where you'll be working Acute Care Team, Community Mental Health St George Mental Health Service - Kirk Place, Kogarah
Benefits
Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Work‐life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‐time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training with RTO My Health Learning.
Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.
Selection Criteria
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
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 skilled 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 NSW Drivers Licence.
We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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 protected 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 and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
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 or 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 () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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📌 Registered Nurse, Acute Care Team - St George Mhs (South Australia)
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