Mental Health Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Health Australia
- Darlinghurst, NSW Sydney, NSW
- $70,050-98,351 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffOpportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programsSupported post graduate opportunities within applicable fieldsCareer development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia NetworkEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life balanceAbout you:We are seeking skilled and energetic Registered Nurses, who possess a passion for person-centred care to join our dynamic and accomplished multidisciplinary team based in an iconic location, close to Bondi Beach, providing care for people with mental health disorders / illnesses living in the inner city Sydney area.Applicants will benefit from having prior experience working in mental health or have a keen and motivated interest to pursue a career in mental health nursing.Vacancies are open to both Australian citizens and permanent residents / NZ citizens who hold valid eligibility to work in Australia. We also welcome applications from experienced mental health nurses from the UK / Ireland and Canada who have current AHPRA registration and hold a valid working holiday visa or are seeking sponsorship opportunities.To find out more about AHPRA registration visit this link:What we do:The St Vincent’s team provides specialist mental health assessment, intervention and treatment to consumers with a range of mental health issues and face a range of social challenges. Nursing staff have the opportunity to work in the inpatient mental health service, working alongside an MDT treating consumers with often complex mental health needs and co-morbidities.What we offer:Supportive team environment and stimulating workplace with a variety of learning and development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia NetworkEligible overseas candidates will receive support with flight and/or immigration costs including specialised guidance from a migration agent to support your journey to AustraliaDelivery of contemporary education via Mental Health Education calendar facilitated by the mental health MDT.Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staffEmployee Assistance ProgramIconic location – 10 min from Bondi BeachEducation/Post graduate opportunities:St Vincent's Hospital has partnered with UTAS (University of Tasmania) to offer candidates the opportunity to complete a post graduate mental health qualifications. Successful candidates will be able to access a post graduate programme at a low fee and be provided with up to 10 days of supernumerary study time to complete their qualification.Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.Application Instructions:To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.Selection Criteria1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.3. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team.4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.5. Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system.6. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse.8. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environmentApplications close on: 17 May 2024Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:Contact Details: Brandon Smith | Nurse Manager | brandon.smith2@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 17 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct: