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CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contactCarla Ormstonon (02) 5124 1236 or at[email protected]
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Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 (PN 25956)/Health Professional Level 4/ Psychologist Level 4
Note: This role will be filled at either Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2, Health Professional Level 4, Psychologist Level 4 or depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
Salary forRN3G2:$140,584(Plus 11.5% Super)
Salary for P4:$132,115 - $138,896(Plus 11.5% Super)
Salary for HP4:$124,103- $137,742(Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Adult Community Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 22 January 2025
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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11.5% Superannuation.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Access to discounted gym membership.
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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
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Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
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About the Role:
*Please note this is a multi-classified position and there is only 1 position available that can be filled by either a Registered Nurse, Health Professional or Psychologist*
The position is situated within Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS). ACMHS provides evidenced based care and support for people over the age of 18 years while also collaborating with carers, Nominated Persons, supports and other key stakeholders.
ACMHS teams operate across the Australian Capital Territory, adhering to both the Adult Community Mental Health Model of Care and the Older Persons Community Mental Health Model of Care.
Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) includes:
Intake services:
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Access Mental Health Service.
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Home Assessment & Acute Response Team (HAART).
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Community Recovery Services:
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Gungahlin
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Belconnen
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City
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Woden
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Tuggeranong
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Community Specialty Services:
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Assertive Community Outreach Service (ACOS)
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Older Persons Mental Health Community Team (OPMHCT)
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Mental Health Link
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Therapies
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Neuropsychology
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This position will primary be based in the OPMHCT but may be required to transfer to other areas of ACMHS as clinically needed.
Applicants may apply using the CHS online employment website and must attach two recent referee reports, one which must be from your current line manager, a current resume and no more than a two-page written response that demonstrates your experience against the selection criteria. Depending on the response received, applicants may be appointed on merit without interview.
OPMHCT provides community-based specialist assessment, care planning and treatment for older adults experiencing (or suspected of experiencing) a mental illness or mental disorder who are living at home or in a Registered Aged Care Facility within the ACT. OPMHCT provides specialist advice, expertise, consultation to other health care providers, plus a range of interventions including assessment, advice, advocacy, short term treatment and interventions, intensive or assertive outreach treatment, clinical management, physical health review, care coordination and case review. OPMCHT has its own Model of Care and incorporates the guidelines and principles of the Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) to ensure that the teams’ practice is current and is keeping pace with the changes occurring in the greater MHJHADS teams.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for thePosition Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
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To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on theCHS website.
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