Registered Nurse/Social Worker (Mental Health)
Job No:
120688
Location:
Katherine
- Bring your mental health experience to this stunning location - make the most of life's adventures while maintaining a rewarding career!
- Competitive base salary circa $90,369 - $110,729 PLUS super & generous salary sacrificing options!
- Enjoy a range of generous benefits including 6 weeks' annual leave, study leave & more!
A Rewarding Career Opportunity
Sunrise Health Service is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse/Social Worker (Mental Health) to join their dedicated multidisciplinary team in Katherine, NT.
This position is responsible for providing expert support to clients requiring mental health care, their families and the remote based staff providing care.
Your primary responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Providing information and education to individuals and groups on issues related to mental health and social and emotional well being;
- Conducting mental health screening of all community members using a recognised screening tool;
- Following up on at risk patients and those referred back after being discharged from specialised services;
- Providing Mental health Prevention and Care Services for people of all ages in the SHS region;
- Demonstrating a high standard of professional practice and clinical leadership that incorporates best practice, education and research;
- Working in close collaboration with the SHS mental health nurse; and
- Other duties as directed.
The successful candidate must possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse OR social worker;
- Extensive experience in mental health;
- Previous experience working within a remote area / with Aboriginal communities;
- Understanding of, and culturally appropriate approach to, cross cultural issues;
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team;
- Ability to adapt to frequent change within a working environment; and
- Unrestricted Australian Driver's License.
For further information, please view the position description here.
The Benefits
This is an incredible and unique opportunity to expand on your experience and knowledge of mental health services relating to remote Aboriginal communities. Not only will you experience working with clients throughout the community / home environment (as opposed to a large clinical setting), you'll also benefit from a direct working relationship with a Senior Aboriginal Mental Health Professional.
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this position, with access to support from a large multidisciplinary team while retaining autonomy over your position and responsibilities.
Your hard work and dedication will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration, circa $90,369 - $110,729 plus super and a range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks leave per year;
- Up to 10 days of study leave;
- Laptop and Phone; and
- Salary packaging options.
In addition, you will have the chance to experience the lifestyle benefits that are unique to the Northern Territory and Katherine region in particular. With Australia's most stunning landscapes on your doorstep and an incredible outdoor lifestyle on offer, the Northern Territory is the place to be to make the most of life’s adventures.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team in producing improved mental health outcomes for the community – Apply Now!
About the Organisation
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
The Sunrise approach involves Aboriginal communities taking part in controlling their own health. Everything from financial management and governance, staff selection and service delivery priorities are directed by the organisation's Aboriginal Board and Community Health Committees.
Servicing nine communities spread over 45,000 square kilometres, the Sunrise footprint covers Aboriginal communities that are some of the most disadvantaged in the Territory with some of the most complex health issues. Yet despite this, the ethos and practices of Sunrise Health have it be a leader, both nationally and in the Territory, for both national and Territory performance indicators.
Acute health care does not make people well - it is only when health issues and the social determinants of health are addressed, that families and communities become well – a challenge that Sunrise Health is committed to address with each of its communities and with the expectation that each of its employees will adopt and uphold this culture.