Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Year 11.5% Super Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Tamworth | Kamilaroi Land Requisition ID: REQ546221 Applications Close: Tuesday 28th January 2025 At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: Ongoing education and professional development opportunities Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals About the role: We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic nurses to join our team and provide high-quality care to individuals facing mental health challenges in the Northern/New England area. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, where our team is committed to offering compassionate, specialised care to patients and their families. We seek nurses who are passionate about mental health and are looking for an ongoing career path in this rewarding field. Ideal applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to the discipline of mental health nursing and express a genuine interest in caring for patients in an inpatient mental health unit. The successful candidates will possess exceptional organisational skills, strong ethics, and the ability to set boundaries while maintaining confidentiality. We are looking for individuals who are flexible in their approach to work, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and are hardworking, honest, and passionate about providing care. In this role, you will attend shift handovers, conduct medication rounds, assist with patient meals, and participate in group therapy activities. As our unit operates 24/7, all nursing staff follow a rotating roster that includes morning, afternoon, and night shifts. Additionally, you will regularly attend doctor reviews and family meetings as part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Joining the Peel Mental Health Service means being supported by an experienced team of NUMs, CNEs, CNCs, CNSs, and registered nurses, all dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. If you are ready to be part of this exciting and fulfilling opportunity, we would love to hear from you Where you’ll be working: The new Tamworth Mental Health Unit is set to open within the next 9 months, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team during a period of growth, innovation, and transformation in mental health services across the northern region. Located in the beautiful town of Tamworth, surrounded by tree-covered mountains, this vibrant community of over 60,000 residents offers an abundance of opportunities and adventures. Tamworth's Mental Health Inpatient Services includes the Banksia Mental Health Inpatient Unit, a 25-bed facility that provides care for both voluntary and involuntary patients, and the 16-bed T-Basis unit, which specialises in treating people with dementia-related behaviours and psychological symptoms. Additional information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Requirements: Our successful candidate will possess the following: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Want to know more? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Priscilla Zifodya on Priscilla.Zifodyahealth.nsw.gov.au 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/3vL5fq2 Stepping 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. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealthsalarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 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