Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
At Maitland Private Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering positive patient experiences with a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors, and nurses providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families.
About Us
We are the only private hospital in the region, located 30 minutes from Newcastle, yet maintaining a community-focused feel while delivering high-quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions.
Our facilities include 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10-bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical, and surgical wards. We also have two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice, and pathology laboratory.
About Our Mental Health Service
Our Mental Health facility has recently expanded to 68 voluntary inpatient beds. With various opportunities available for highly motivated and experienced RNs, you can work within our friendly, dynamic, and supportive Mental Health Service, which also offers a co-located Outpatient Day Program. Full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available (day and night shift).
Your New Role as Mental Health Registered Nurse
* You will be working in a collaborative environment with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team.
* With a focus on customer service and quality improvement, you will contribute to creating a positive patient experience.
What You'll Need
* Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
* Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
* Minimum 2 years clinical experience within a Mental Health Unit.
* Sound clinical knowledge with demonstrated planning and evaluation skills.
* A commitment to customer service and quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
* A positive attitude and an adaptable approach to problem solving and decision making within a cohesive team environment.
* Organisational skills with an ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical timeframes.
* Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
* An understanding of NSQHS and ability to apply to clinical care.
* Postgraduate qualifications, or working towards.
* Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance as relevant to nursing practice.
* Familiarity with desktop applications, including WebPAS, RosterOn, HoNOS, DASS & PEX data highly regarded.
* Understanding of Private Hospital landscape.
* Advanced life support.
Why Join Us
* Attractive Remuneration Package – Highest paid nurses in the Maitland / Newcastle region.
* Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team.
* Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions.
* Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
* Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options.
* Fitness Passport.
* Discounted Massages on-site.