Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Registered Nurse Remuneration : 35.32 - 49.60 Hours Per Week : 24 Requisition ID : REQ521623 Advertising Closes: 22 October 2024 This vacancy is for Permanent Part Time position. Working days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. MNCLHD has a number of vacancies available in Mental Health and would like to hear from you. Please contact Bianca Critten for more information on other roles available. Coffs Harbour - Located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane you’ll find the tranquil seaside nature destination of Coffs coast. K nown for its beaches and the Big Banana monument and amusement park, a nature lovers’ paradise, surrounded by national parks and facing the solitary islands marine park, home to abundant wildlife, seasonal whales and coral reefs. Just east is the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, with its large population of wedge-tailed shearwater birds and learning centre T he place of plenty offers uncrowded beaches, complemented with an abundance of activities and attractions, excellent shopping, fantastic accommodation and award winning food and drink. Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a leading regional facility focused on improving health outcomes for the population of approximately 81,000 it services. The hospital is a level five teaching hospital for medicine, nursing, and allied health and also acts as a hub for health research in the region. We are proud to be teaching the clinicians of tomorrow. A 357-bed service, CHHC treats nearly 45,000 emergency presentations each year, including patients with a range of serious and life-threatening conditions such as burns and serious trauma. Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the major referral centre for residents of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley local government areas. The hospital provides a broad range of general and specialist services including general medicine, general surgery, specialist medicine and surgical services, day surgery, planned and emergency operating theatre surgical services. The Hospital also has a coronary care unit (including coronary angiography unit), a large intensive care unit, obstetrics, paediatrics, a 24-hour Emergency Department, oncology, palliative care, stroke, acute renal dialysis, mental health services (including high dependency) and outpatient clinics. In addition to operating a large acute hospital we offer sub-acute services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a regional psychiatric service, specialist clinics, dialysis and a range of outreach services. Patients requiring neurosurgery or heart surgery are transferred to other facilities for these procedures. A rooftop helipad facilitates aeromedical transfers and patient retrieval. Coffs Harbour - Coffs Coast If you are considering moving to Coffs Harbour Local Government Area for a new role or change in your career, Coffs Harbour is ready to welcome you As an essential government worker, The Welcome Experience is a program designed to make the transition to moving to Coffs Harbour easier by assisting and supporting essential government workers and their families making Coffs Harbour their new home. Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government for more information. About you This exciting permanent position is an Electroconvulsive Therapy Registered Nurse who will p ractice and promote safe, efficient and effective nursing care for people experiencing mental health problems that reflect current National practice standards for mental health, current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and the future of rural health. You will: Link and collaborate across internal and external boundaries of a clinical unit/service. Contribute in an environment of constant change, improving the ways members of the mental health team work together to provide treatment, care and support to individuals, their families and carers. Facilitate a physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual environment that promotes individual and group safety and security. All nursing positions are expected to be able to work across all components of the mental health service including inpatient and community-based services. What we offer With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with MNC Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave Allocated Days off (ADO) for full time employees Salary Packaging Professional Development & Learning Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging) Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals The Organisation The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospital sites and 12 Community Health Centres This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated nursing skills, knowledge and ability relevant to area within the mental health service. Demonstrated clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan and coordinate patient care in a multidisciplinary team environment providing outcome based care. Participation in a seven day rotating roster including public holiday and night duty. Need more information? 'Get to know our Health District' - MNCLHD 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn For role related queries or questions contact Bianca Critten on Bianca.Crittenhealth.nsw.gov.au