Mental Health Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Unit

Registered Nurse – CAMHS

Location: Regional New South Wales
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Public Health System Nurses Award + super + salary packaging + regional allowances

About the Company

Our client is a regional hospital NSW public healthcare sector, delivering essential inpatient, community and specialist mental health and drug and alcohol services across regional and remote New South Wales.

Join the newly built mental health unit that are commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care, they play a vital role in supporting some of the state’s most vulnerable communities.

They are seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol or Mental Health Inpatient or CAMHS to join their multidisciplinary clinical teams.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to step into an acute mental health inpatient care or specialist drug and alcohol services or CAMHS.

Deliver 24-hour evidence-based nursing care within an inpatient mental health unit.
Supportclients experiencing substance use disorders through assessment, treatment, withdrawal management and Child & Adolescent Mental Health community-based case management.

Key responsibilities include: Providing recovery-oriented, person-centred mental health nursing care

* Conducting comprehensive assessments, triage, risk management and care planning
* Supporting clients through substance withdrawal in community and inpatient settings in line with clinical guidelines
* Delivering evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions using trauma-informed practice
* Coordinating care with families, carers, Aboriginal health services and external providers
* Participating in the Opioid Treatment Program and relapse prevention planning
* Responding effectively to mental health emergencies and changes in patient condition
* Completing clinical documentation, outcome measures and electronic records
* Supervising and mentoring junior staff and nursing students
* Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical supervision and service development

You will work closely with Nurse Unit Managers, mental health clinicians, drug and alcohol specialists, Aboriginal health workers and community service providers.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Experience in mental health nursing and/or drug and alcohol services (minimum 2 years in D&A preferred)
* Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care
* Ability to work with consumers experiencing acute mental illness, substance use and co-morbidities
* Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation and clinical guidelines
* Demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* Strong communication, documentation and clinical judgement skills
* Competency using electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office
* Current NSW driver’s licence

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:
* Salary packaging and superannuation benefits
* Ongoing professional development, education and clinical supervision
* Stable permanent role within a critical health service
* Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
* Opportunities to expand skills across both mental health and addiction services
* A role with genuine purpose and community impact

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman – Healthcare Manager at Zenith Search on 0483 964 075 or email your updated resume to jody.inman@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach and candidates benefit from our proven processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia’s major businesses and an enviable track record in finding the right fit for clients and candidates alike. Put simply, we succeed when you succeed.

To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com.