If you are passionate about working with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health diagnoses, we welcome you to join NSW Health’s largest Mental Health services! Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and CasualPosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum + superannuation + up to $11,650 salary packaging + relocation assistance*(subject to location and circumstances)Rural Incentives: $10,000 rural incentives in the first year + $5,000 thereafter annually dependent on location**Hours Per Week: up to 38Requisition ID: REQ526704 Applications Close: Tuesday, 3rd December 2024 - applications will be processed on an ongoing basis What you can expect A career that is both rewarding and diverse! You will empower consumers to become resilient, independent and to self-manage their illness and recovery, whilst providing culturally diverse, safe, and inclusive care, You will promote mental health and well-being by assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals' responses to mental health challenges. Working with individuals, families, and carers across all stages of life including child and adolescent, adult, and older people, using a trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Resident Medical Officers, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals, providing high-quality mental health assessments and treatment to the local community in both community and inpatient settings. Hear from our teams! "The most fulfilling aspect of this role is that we get to change people's lives for the better. We often see some of our patients in multiple admissions by the nature of mental health illness and we see them get progressively better each time to the point they end up not coming back, which is fantastic. " - Clinical Nurse Educator, Jacob "I love seeing people at their most vulnerable to seeing them when they are well and feeling like I made a difference to that is really rewarding." - Registered Nurse, Emma About our sitesJoin NSW Health’s largest Mental Health service, consisting of over 1700 staff, which covers metropolitan, regional and rural areas of NSW including: Manning Mental Health Services, Taree Tamworth Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service, Charlestown Maitland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit, James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle Morisset Mater Mental Health, Newcastle Armidale It's an exciting time to join Hunter New England Health with the new mental health unit at Tamworth Hospital, delivered under the $700 million Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program (SWMHIP) underway. What we can offer youWe are committed to our teams, providing orientation, training and education, professional development, clinical and professional supervision, and running an active research and evaluation program. You can expect: Access to regular clinical supervision, which is actively encouraged to support your professional growth. Team gatherings where you'll enjoy a variety of multicultural dishes prepared by your colleagues. The opportunity to become part of the broader Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Mental Health Services network, providing you with access to a wealth of resources and peer support. Comprehensive support from the Team Manager and Educators to ensure you have the guidance you need to excel in your role. Ongoing education and development opportunities from key district support positions to enhance your skills and knowledge. Attraction incentives paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12 months** PLUS $5,000 retention incentive thereafter annually** Fitness passport, providing you with discounted gym memberships for you and your family Salary packaging up to $9,600 + $2,650 for meal expenses Allocated Days Off each month for full-time employees Six weeks annual leave for full-time nurses (pro-rata for part-time) Relocation assistance is negotiable upon a successful appointment Requirements Registered Nurse with current authority to practice with AHPRA. Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work. This role is accepting overseas candidates with AHPRA and ANMAC assessment for ANZSCO code 254422 Additional Information**Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme- not eligible for Newcastle and Maitland This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*: Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually *All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation. Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Start a conversation with me today, Katherine Price at Katherine.Price@health.nsw.gov.au on what location might be right for you. Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!