Registered Nurse - Mental Health at St John of God Health Care

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

66.75

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Nursing, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Patient Care, Quality Activity Programs, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration, Program Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Richmond Hospital We are seeking applications for Registered Nurses to join our nursing team at Richmond on a casual basis. Our specialised inpatient units focus on post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol addictions, and adult mental health. You will be responsible for providing nursing care in keeping with the Registered Nurse classification, and assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day-to-day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients. The Position Ensure patients receive the highest level of care and treatment in line with contemporary clinical nursing practice. Ensure confidentiality for patients and that their personal information is always maintained. Ensure hospital policies, procedures and standards are adhered to and demonstrated through work practices. Ensure all patients receive orientation to the Unit by establishing process that embraces the Mission, Vision and Values of the St John of God Health Services. Ensure patients’ rights are respected and that the patient is involved in all facets of their treatment. Maintain effective Quality Activity Programs measuring the care provided to our patients. Contribute to the development of new and current programs and practices in line with the changing needs of our patients. The ideal candidate will have 12 months experience working in mental health or drug & alcohol nursing, strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities, and clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Successful applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, have a valid national police check and working with children check. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Hourly rate: $47.53 to $66.75 (inclusive casual loading) plus 12% superannuation Casual positions available As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For all enquiries contact Rachel Gates, Deputy Director of Nursing on (02) 4570 6100. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care in accordance with the Registered Nurse classification and assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They will ensure patients receive the highest level of care and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies.