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Issue 13 04 July 2011 We hope you enjoy perusing the range of opportunities included in Issue 13, 2011. If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please contact the advertiser directly via the contact details provided. If you have any queries about our publication or if you would like to receive our publication, please email us at careers@ncah.com.au “FACT, NOT FICTION” The NCAH Distribution is Independently Audited by the Circulations Audit Bureaux. Print Distribution: 10,532 Email Distribution: 9,853 Total Distribution: 20,385 Next Publication: Nurse Leaders Special Feature Publication Date: Monday 18 July 2011 Colour Artwork Deadline: Monday 11 July 2011 Mono Artwork Deadline: Wednesday 13 July 2011 For all advertising and production enquiries please contact us on +61 (0) 3 9271 8700, email careers@ncah.com.au or visit www.ncah.com.au If you would like to change your mailing address, or be included on our distribution, please email careers@ncah.com.au
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Are you one of those people that has often thought about working in the UK and then said to themselves ‘sounds great but I wouldn’t know where to start’, then why not start with us. There are a few things that you do need to sort out before you make that leap of faith and getting them right makes your eventual trip here that much easier. I often hear candidates at interview say “but I registered with an agency in Australia and they never told me that I needed this or wouldn’t be able to do that”. It’s the little details that make a big difference and that’s where we come in. PJ Locums are based in London. We have been around for 10 years now and are pretty much the same team now as when we started so we all know what the business of finding people the right job is about. We are very thorough on our compliance and would ask that you collate all your information whilst still in Australia as it makes life so much easier and less expensive for you, such things as your immunisation history, many come to the UK thinking ‘Hep B yeah I have that’ but you don’t check and when you get here and your levels aren’t high enough to work in UK hospitals that’s what’s known in the trade as a ‘show stopper.’ Its been reported that there are not many jobs to be had here in the UK, not so for those candidates that fulfil the NMC/HPC criteria there is always work. Our best advice is ‘Keep an open mind and be flexible’ you can’t all work in London its just not big enough, but there are some great cities outside London that are just as big, just as near and just as great! At PJ Locums our view is that our nurses/locums work with us, not for us. Yes, you are the frontline ambassadors of our company which is why it is so important to us that we get it right. Want to join a friendly team that listens to you - then call or email today and make that leap. 0011 4 208 874 6111 julieanne@pjlocums.co.uk
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The Territory is recruiting Opportunities at Katherine Hospital The General Manager and Director of Nursing of the Katherine Hospital are retiring – we’re looking for experienced people who want to take their clinical leadership to new heights, as we move into the new Local Hospital Network for the Top End. Katherine Hospital is a 60-bed acute hospital, serving a population of around 24,000 people, of which over 60% are Indigenous. The Katherine region offers opportunities for fishing, camping, diverse cultural experiences, bushwalking, and meeting new friends. Darwin, the Territory’s capital city, is only a 3-hour drive away and is the gateway to Asia. A competitive remuneration package for both the General Manager and the Director of Nursing positions are on offer. If you have a taste for a challenge, phone Meribeth Fletcher on (08) 8973 9034 or email meri.fletcher@nt.gov.au for more information. Quote vacancy number: 2825 (General Manager) 2641 (Director of Nursing) A full job description can be obtained by visiting www.nt.gov.au/jobs Further information about these positions can be obtained by FREECALL 1300 659 247 or email recruitment@nt.gov.au
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Child Health Generalist Web Search No: Pool Ref CH893 Level/Salary: ANF Level 2 $69,459 - $73,798 p.a. The Kimberley Population Health Unit are looking for Child Health Generalists to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the area of Child Health. You will be required to support, develop and implement health initiatives, whilst working in partnership with the community, Aboriginal Health Workers, other community Health staff, relevant agencies, hospital staff and visiting specialists. To Access Detailed Information: Visit jobs.health.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. or Ph: 08 9480 9307 to be mailed an information pack. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact David Reeve on 08 9194 1636. Location: Kimberley Region, various locations Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2013 at 4.00pm.
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Kakadu Health Service is a community controlled health service providing a wide range of primary health care services to the people of Kakadu. Based in Jabiru, and less than 3 hours drive from Darwin, the service offers the best of both worlds – living and working in a spectacular natural environment but still having access to the facilities of a regional centre.
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An exciting position is available for a skilled and highly motivated team player to drive an innovative women’s & children’s health program in the region. You will work with a wide range of other staff in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide excellent care and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the region. Help us close the gap. Applicants will have experience in primary health care service delivery with excellent clinical skills, and experience in women’s and children’s health will be highly regarded. A sound grasp of population health programs, understanding of grass-roots community development processes and ability to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds is essential. An attractive salary (circa $75k) plus generous benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, subsidised accommodation, relocation allowances and salary sacrificing arrangements will be offered to the right applicant, linked to skills and experience. For a copy of the recruitment package and selection criteria or for detailed job information, contact us at recruitment@kakaduhealth.org.au or on 08 8979 9999.
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NIB Allied Health Website Delayed The launch of a controversial website enabling NIB customers to score the performance of Australian allied health practitioners has been delayed. The health fund planned to launch its online service, Whitecoat.com.au, in late June but this week confirmed the site has been shelved while concerns are allayed. “NIB has delayed the launch of Whitecoat so any issues raised concerning the website can be fully addressed,” a spokesman said. The move comes after the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency said it would monitor the site amid concerns it could breach the HealthPractitioner Regulation National Law Act. The act prohibits the use of testimonial advertising while breaches carry a maximum penalty of $10,000. The site has also come under fire for its initial plan to use Medicare Australia information to create its list of 165,000 allied health practitioners. The NIB spokesman would not reveal when the site would go live but said the company remained committed to its launch. “It (NIB) strongly believes that Whitecoat will empower consumers by allowing them to make informed decisions about their health care,” he said.
ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THE COMPANY International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) manages health systems on behalf of governments and international organisations. We provide healthcare in both remote and urban settings, delivering a consistent standard of care even in physically and culturally challenging environments. IHMS is contracted to provide healthcare to people in detention throughout Australia. We deliver these important and challenging services in a professional manner that is: • medically appropriate; • without any form of discrimination; • with appropriate dignity, humanity, cultural and gender sensitivity; and • with respect for privacy and confidentiality. THE ROLE We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our highly experienced teams; providing primary & mental health care support to some of the most distinctive parts of Australia. Previous tropical and remote area experience would be advantageous however the position would also suit candidates with enthusiasm towards public health and experience in primary/community health. • • • • •
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“NIB is working with Medicare, the government and healthcare professional associations to allay any concerns they may have concerning Whitecoat.”
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU In return we will offer a comprehensive remuneration package, professional working conditions and the opportunity for career development within our international organisation.
NIB planned to list practitioners’ information based on a range of sources including Medicare data.
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Occupational Therapy Gets Smart More occupational therapists could soon be turning to iPads, iPhones and other smart technology to help patients recover from brain injury. New Australian research has found smart technology and applications can help counteract memory loss, helping patients remember day to day tasks such as taking medication and attending appointments. Researchers at Sydney’s Royal Rehabilitation Centre studied 42 people with brain injuries, mostly men with an average age of 35 years, over a three year period. One group was given diaries while others were given personal digital assistants (PDAs) to record information along with an hour of one-on-one PDA training each week across an eight week period. www.ncah.com.au
Occupational therapy professor leader Belinda Carr said the study found while diaries were useful in helping people improve their functional memory, smart technology was even better. “When patients experience a brain injury, some have a memory span of as little as five minutes,” she said. “This means they can have difficulty remembering to do everyday things… they face reduced levels of independence because many can’t remember names and faces or directions. “That’s why we’ve found equipment like iPads, iPhones and PDA’s make such a difference, because they help patients remember.” For the full article visit NCAH.com.au Copyright NCAH
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Do you have mental health experience? MHS Nurses Agency are the Mental Health Staffing Specialists. We are looking for experienced Mental Health staff to join us. We have casual shifts, short term contracts and permanent positions available. We also have contract work for allied health staff experienced in Mental Health.
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Working as a full-time, casual or part-time agency nurse with WorkPac HealthCare provides you a fantastic alternative to your daily grind. With us you will enjoy access to the best acute hospitals, aged-care and community employers in Melbourne and Brisbane plus the flexibility, variety and freedom to maintain the lifestyle you want. Work with a team that values your needs. We are currently seeking Registered Nurses and Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join us. Contact us today on 1300 724 216 and arrange an appointment with one of our Recruitment Consultants so we can help you to make a positive change for the future!
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Aktrapid Nursing Agency is a progressive, quality-accredited provider of nursing and allied health personnel. We supply healthcare staffing solutions across the Melbourne metropolitan and greater Geelong areas. ICU, CCU, Emergency, Midwives, Mental Health, Immunisation. Aktrapid Nursing Agency is a also contracted supplier under the Health Purchasing Victoria Agreement for Nurse Agency Services for metropolitan public health services (including St Vincent’s Health and Mercy Health) and Barwon Health, effective 24 February 2011 for a three year principal period.”
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Matching Staff is a new general nursing agency servicing Melbourne Looking for an extra shift, short term contract or maybe even a change of job? At Matching Staff we cater for casual, contract and permanent recruitment. Our day to day work is mainly based in Melbourne and surrounds. However, we do have work in regional areas throughout Australia. So if you’re travelling or maybe would like to experience life in a different part of the country we can help. Matching Staff is owned and operated by health staff who have a long history in the operation of nursing and health agencies. So we fully understand your needs both as a health professional and also as an agency member. At Matching Staff we understand that without our members we would have nothing to offer our hospitals and clinics, so we are here to make sure you are well supported and assisted throughout your journey with us.
What can we offer you • Above Award payments • A wide variety of work • Parking Allowances • Flexi Pay* • Understanding and Support • The ability to work only when and where you want * Flexi Pay – work today, get paid tomorrow.
Want to know more? Call us today on 1300 527 034 or email us on enquiries@matchingstaff.com.au www.matchingstaff.com.au careers@ncah.com.au
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Having trouble finding Allied Health jobs? Looking for nursing jobs that offer new challenges in an exciting location? AHN recruitment is dedicated to servicing the needs of the health sector and helping people create new lifestyles and careers. Our consultants have an intimate knowledge of the health sector and we rely on new media to keep active job seekers abreast of the latest clinical vacancies. AHN recruitment has been established to offer something new for those seeking career challenges in the allied health, nursing and clinical support areas.
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Maternity Reforms Failing: ACM
Obstetricians are holding the Federal Government’s maternity reforms to ransom, according to the Australian College of Midwives.
Since Health Minister Nicola Roxon introduced the changes last November, only an estimated 40 midwives have become eligible to provide Medicare rebates to patients.
ACM spokesperson and University of Western Sydney associate professor of midwifery Hannah Dahlen said many obstetricians were refusing to enter into collaborative arrangements with midwives, as required under the reforms.
Ms Dahlen said it was time the government reviewed the need for a collaborative arrangement.
“Many of us have approached obstetricians and the answer has been no and sometimes the response has been ruder than no, along with - don’t contact us again, I will never collaborate with an independent midwife.
“The Minister was very clear that if these reforms do not work because there was a problem with not collaborating, she would re-look at the legislation,” she said. “It’s time now to re-look at this – it’s not working. There’s no evidence that this is going to lead to better care for women.”
“We knew that was going to happen.
Ms Dahlen said the “very low number” of eligible midwives was not surprising given a
“We have a very powerful medical lobby in this country. They are desperate not to lose their sizeable market share of births…there’s huge money to be made.
similar agreement-based system in the United States had also failed.
“We want more choice not less. Obstetricians obviously find that incredibly threatening.”
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“In the United States, midwives have successfully lobbied to overturn the legislation in about 10 states, based on the fact it was restricting women’s choice,” she said. Copyright NCAH
Australian Nursing Network is a rapidly expanding agency and we need more nurses! We can assist you in finding a permanent role anywhere in Australia, and if you are interested in doing something away from the typical clinical settings we can help you there as well. Come and join a friendly team, where your consultants get to know you and help you get the shifts you are after. You will need: • Current registration to practice through AHPRA • Minimum 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse • Be an Australian citizen or hold the relevant visa for employment in Australia. To apply for this role please send your CV to admin@ausnursingnet.com.au Suite 1203A, Level 12, 157 Walker Street, North Sydney 2060 NSW (02) 9009 5120 If you are a client looking for an agency with a personal approach, that can help you find quality staff, please call us on 02 9009 5120 www.ausnursingnet.com.au
Agency insight: Caring for You by Belinda Smart Set up by a registered nurse and midwife with the objective of putting its nursing staff first, Caring for You has gained some unique insights into what makes for a rewarding agency experience. Once upon a time, agency nursing had something of the ring of a ‘fall back option’ about it, but according to Caring for You CEO Louise Thomson, agency nursing is increasingly seen as a preferred option, particularly among nurses new to the workplace or returning to it after a period away. Founded by Thomson, herself a nurse who had spent many years working for agencies and wanted to set up an agency “not operated by a corporation”, Caring for You
operates in both Queensland and Victoria, where, according to Thomson, opportunities for agency nurses are booming. “In both of these states the demand for agency nurses is constantly rising due to: RNs leaving full time employment due to work load stress; RNs seeking non handson nursing roles due to litigation stress and RNs leaving full time employment due to age – with the average age of an Australian RN approaching 50.” Other factors contributing to demand for agency nurses include Australia’s rapidly expanding aged care sector and the growth of the theatre surgery market, particularly in cosmetic surgery and specialised areas such as knee reconstructions. careers@ncah.com.au
“For ourselves we have our own in-house trainers for regular courses. Plus we use external trainers for specialist courses, often in conjunction with and at clients’ facilities, which are very popular. We also provide a wide range of online competences for free. In addition we also subsidise our members with additional training such as Certificate IVs so they can also be trainers.” Another upside of agency work is nurses’ freedom to choose when and where they work. “You can care for your patients and are not involved in the day to day politics that tend to permeate most work places.” Louise Thomson And of course, as always opportunities for agency nurses are also abundant in rural, remote and specialist nursing. “The lack of nurses is particularly felt in the rural/remote areas of Australia. In addition there is a real lack of specialist nurses such as theatre and critical care nurses, as well as midwives.” While agency work is often seen as failing to provide the security of full time work, Thomson says this perception is increasingly outdated. These days, the leading agencies’ pay is typically “substantially better” than full time pay. “It needs to be, in order to subsidise the nurse for the additional commitment that nursing agency work requires. Unlike a full time nurse who goes to the same place, an agency nurse needs to attend and work at various facilities, which is obviously more demanding.” And while one of the major benefits of permanent work is that in-house training is generally well regulated, Thomson says those agencies committed to nursing do invest in comprehensive training programs to ensure their nurses keep abreast of new developments. www.ncah.com.au
In assessing work opportunities, nurses should always keep an eye on professional development opportunities at their potential work place, says Thomson. “Ongoing training and professional development are extremely important for nurses and in fact are now regulated as a requirement for their ongoing registration. When looking at all nursing positions, whether agency or permanent, nurses need to look past the claims on websites that ‘we train’, to really investigate at the interview what is being provided. If of course the agency only wishes to employ over the phone or internet, then alarm bells should start to ring that they are not really committed to the quality or development of their personnel.” Agencies are increasingly dealing with the specific demands of agency nursing with a certain level of creativity, Thomson says. Over the years Caring for You itself has piloted a unique service for nurses, whereby it offers a ‘buddy shift’ program to assist nurses who are either new to a role or have been absent from it for some time and need to regain confidence. For the full article visit NCAH.com.au Copyright NCAH
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Sky’s The Limit For Nursing Careers Nurses and midwives can take their careers to the next level during the health workforce shortage, according to one of Australia’s leading recruitment agency experts.
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Healthcare Australia national and key accounts head Dr Greg Rickard said the agency, the country’s largest supplier of temporary and permanent nursing staff, is unable to meet workforce demand.
“When you think of the future over the next five to 10 years with all of the Baby Boomers retiring, particularly for new nurses, they will have the opportunity to really call the shots.”
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“We can’t meet demand. Our hospitals are coming to us because of their workforce requirements. We can supply but we certainly can’t meet all demand,” he said.
Dr Rickard said nurses were in demand particularly on the country’s east coast while mental health nurses, midwives, operating theatre and intensive care nurses were also in “significant demand”. And he said the time was right for nurses and midwives to take control of their careers. “There are so many opportunities for them, whether it is in the public or private sector, or working for an agency, there are so many
Dr Rickard, who previously worked as the Northern Territory State Government’s principal nursing and midwifery adviser, was awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia in the Queen’s Honours Birthday List earlier this month for his services to nursing. Dr Rickard said the agency, which supplies about 7000 nurses annually across Australia, had opportunities for nurses with the Defence Department and had also submitted a tender for customs and border patrol nursing opportunities. “There are a whole range of clients who are wanting nurses in particular - they are a very valued commodity,” he said. Copyright NCAH
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The introduction of extended care paramedics in Victoria would relieve the strain on the over-stretched ambulance service and overburdened hospital emergency departments, according to the state’s paramedics union. Ambulance Employees Association Victoria general secretary Steve McGhie said the relatively new ambulance concept, similar to paramedic practitioners in some overseas countries, could result in low-risk patients being treated safely at home rather than being transported to hospital. Extended-care paramedics in New South Wales and South Australia can prescribe antibiotics, stitch wounds and unblock catheters. “We have got to reduce the demands on hospitals and start treating people in their own environment,” Mr McGhie said.
Mr McGhie said the measure would require a new level of training for paramedics. In New South Wales, a three–year trial of extended-care paramedics has kept 10,000 patients out of the state’s hospitals. Figures show four in 10 patients treated by extended care paramedics did not end up in hospital compared with two in 10 seen by other paramedics, while each patient treated at home saved the state’s health department $255. The South Australian Ambulance Service has also introduced extended care paramedics after a successful six-month trial. Under the SA system, an extended care paramedic assesses the patient’s requirements through phone consultation before dispatching an ECP single responder in an ambulance response vehicle as opposed to a traditional stretcher-carrying ambulance.
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School Health Generalist Web Search No: Pool Ref CH901 Level/Salary: ANF Level 2 $69,459 - $73,798 p.a. The Kimberley Population Health Unit are looking for School Health Generalists to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with emphasis in the area of School Health. You will be required to support, develop and implement health initiatives, whilst working in partnership with the community, Aboriginal Health Workers, other community Health staff, relevant agencies, hospital staff and visiting specialists. To Access Detailed Information: Visit jobs.health.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. or Ph: 08 9480 9307 to be mailed an information pack. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact David Reeve on 08 9194 1636. Location: Kimberley Region, various locations Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2013 at 4.00pm.
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Temporary Community Health Nurse (Parental Leave)
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Temporary Community Health Nurse for a period of 12 months. This unique position is situated in Julia Creek and provides for a dynamic and practical role in the delivery of Community Health along with the developments of Community Health programs and promotion.
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First Flying Breast Care Nurse
The first breast care nurse will soon take flight with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The 67th McGrath Foundation breast care nurse will be based at the RFDS base in Broken Hill and will fly across rural and remote areas from far west New South Wales to south west Queensland and north eastern South Australia to support breast cancer affected families. The full-time position is the first of its kind for the not-for-profit RFDS, which has been flying health care services to the furthest corners of Australia since 1928. The breast care nurse position will be advertised and is expected to be filled within two to three months. “The position will be an invaluable and muchneeded addition to our primary health care team, providing support and empowering families through accurate and timely information and referral services during what www.ncah.com.au
is naturally a very stressful time,” RFDS south eastern chief medical officer Dr Anne Wakatama said. Last year the RFDS performed more than 38,000 aerial evacuations and is at the frontline of delivering essential health care through its ‘fly around’ clinics, staffed with doctors, nurses and specialists. There are now 62 McGrath breast care nurses working in communities right across Australia and an additional five locations have been identified for recruitment this year. McGrath Foundation’s Tracy Bevan said it was a proud day for the foundation and one that came three years since Jane McGrath lost her battle with breast cancer. The RFDS breast care nurse position was funded through Elders, which has raised more than $330,000 in the past three years for the McGrath Foundation. Copyright NCAH
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Registered Nurse Peri Operative Recruitment Pool Web Search No: Pool Ref CG497 Level/Salary: ANF Level 1 $51,175 - $67,342 pa pro rata SCGH has 13 Operating theatres which cater for both elective and emergency theatre cases. Specialities include neurosurgery, ENT, urology, general, liver transplant, kidney transplant, plastic surgery, cardio/thoracic, ophthalmology, vascular and orthopaedic surgeries. We are looking for experienced nurses to fulfil all the duties included in all aspects of the Instrument and Circulation Nurse roles in an operating theatre. We are also looking for experience Post Anaesthetic Care Nurses to provide nursing care to the immediate post operative patients who have undergone procedures in general surgery, orthopaedic, neurological Interventions, surgery and special procedures. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. or Ph: 9480 9307 to be mailed an information pack. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Sasha Rademakers or Liz Fereday on 08 9346 4548 or email Sasha.Rademakers@health.wa.gov.au Closing Date: Monday, 14 October 2011 at 4.00pm.
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Interested in being part of the future of Forensic Mental Health in NSW? Opportunities for Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with recent Mental Health experience Operated by Justice Health, The Forensic Hospital is an integral part of the Forensic Mental Health Network. Located at Malabar and officially opened in February 2009, this purpose-built 135-bed facility provides high-quality specialised care to male, female and adolescent forensic patients in a high-security therapeutic environment. Justice Health offers flexible work options, salary packaging, education support and selfdevelopment opportunities for mental health professionals. If you have recent mental health experience as an EEN or RN and would like more detail about the opportunities that exist within The Forensic Hospital, please contact a member of our recruitment team. Enquiries: The Recruitment Team 1300 734 842. Website: www.jobsatjusticehealth.com.au Applications: Justice Health Recruitment – The Forensic Hospital, PO Box 150, Matraville NSW 2036 or email careers@justicehealth.nsw.gov.au
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