Educational requirements: Bachelor
English requirements: Competent English
Requirements for skilled employment experience for years: 1-3 years
Required residence status: Temporary visa, Permanent resident, Citizen
Accept remote work: unacceptable
Industry: Mental Health
Provide nursing care for patients experiencing mental illness, disorder, dysfunction and emotional difficulties.
Drug and alcohol, Eating Disorder, Mood Disorders, Child, Adolescent & Adult
Freedom to choose when and how much you want to work
Positions available all over Sydney
What we offer
Decide your work-life balance by letting us know how much and when YOU want to work .
Enjoy the extra money with attractive agency pay rates
Have confidence you’re being offered the best available shifts by working with a long-standing and well-established nursing agency
Block Bookings available if you are looking for a steady and consistent workload
Have the opportunity to further your career by training and working in specialised fields
Extensive training and development opportunities to advance your nursing career
A strong support base with our friendly and experienced admin staff providing you with assistance
Great referral bonuses available
Employment type
Full-time base salary of $64,000 to $107,000 depending on experience and area of specialty.
Casual base hourly pay rate of $32-$60 depending on experience and area of specialty. Part-Time or Full-Time equivalent hours available.
The Role
Work with many different types of mental illnesses including psychosis, eating disorders, depression, bi-polar and with people experiencing emotional distress.
Duties
Assess and observe mentally unwell patients
Assist and encourage patients to participate in activities
Administer medication and observe its effects
Assist in mental health programs
Conduct Mental Health Assessments
Support patients and their families
Reassure, listen and empathise with patients
Combat stigma against mental illness
Liaise with other healthcare professionals
Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions
Maintain accurate patient records
Provide Education to families and patients
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for the patient
Discharge and Admit Patients
Supervise, coordinate and work in consultation with other health care members
What you will need
Minimum 1-year recent clinical experience*
Experience working with mentally unwell people**
Work rights in Australia
Current AHPRA Registration
Current Criminal Record Check (can easily be applied for)
Current Working with Children Check (can easily be applied for)
Full immunization history
Great interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organi
