Community Mental Health Clinician

Community Mental Health Clinician (Registered Nurse) - Assertive Outreach Team - Western Services

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Community Mental Health Clinician (Registered Nurse) - Assertive Outreach Team - Western Services

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $72,152 - $101,299 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ592035

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.

The Assertive Outreach Teams are tertiary level community mental health teams providing care coordinated services to consumers diagnosed with a severe and enduring mental illness and who require an enhanced level of support to sustain living in the community.

There Are Two Assertive Outreach Teams Within SLHD

• The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) based at Croydon Community Health Centre provides services to those living in the Canterbury and Croydon areas.
• The Mobile Assertive Treatment Team (MATT) based at the Camperdown Community Health Centre provides services to those living in the Camperdown, Marrickville and Redfern areas.
  
  

The AOT's provide coordination and clinical services for identified supported housing programs.

The Mental Health Nurse will practice in keeping with the standardised Sydney LHD position description for the profession in addition to this position description. The Mental Health Nurse will provide discipline specific and targeted assessments or interventions.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Recognised tertiary nursing qualifications and registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
  
  

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working with Us'

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn

For enquiries, please contact Alison Long on 0467 722 772 or via email at alison.long@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 11 August 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

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• Employment typeTemporary

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• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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