REGISTERED NURSE – STATE WIDE MENTAL HEALTH TELEPHONE ACCESS LINE
The primary function of this position is to provide safe and effective telephone triage assessments to determine the most appropriate assistance that is required. This includes processing referrals and triages, providing support and information to carers and other treatment providers and linking prospective consumers to the most suitable Mental Health Service either within or outside the ISLHD.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
1. Recognised qualification as a Registered Nurse with current full registration with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated experience working in the Acute Mental Health setting conducting initial Mental Health assessements. Preferably with experience working on Intake /Triage phone lines.
3. Demonstrated ability to implement a range of clinical interventions in mental health in line with best practice guidelines.
4. Demonstrated commitment to service development and quality improvement principles.
5. Understanding of NSW Mental Health Act.
6. Current NSW driver’s licence.
