Registered Nurse Acute Service
- Category: Nurse / Compounder Jobs
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 20K to 28K
- Published on: 2025/09/27
The Acute Care Service model of care provides mental health assessments, short-term treatment in the community, and collaborative care for consumers transferring between hospital and community. As a Registered Nurse in this role, you will be responsible for:
Mental Health Assessments:
To assess consumers within the community experiencing acute mental health problems
To determine an appropriate pathway to care (e.g., community treatment; assist consumers access and admission to inpatient treatment)
Short-Term Treatment:
To provide short-term mental health treatment in the community
To promote effective follow-up post mental health admission
Collaborative Care:
To collaborate with other stakeholders for the most appropriate ongoing care and treatment
To ensure seamless transitions between hospital and community care
Requirements:
Recognised nursing tertiary qualifications
Current nursing registration with AHPRA
Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice
Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable)
Benefits:
Accrued Day Off each month (for full-time roles)
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
Access to free courses, qualifications, and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
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