Mental Health Nurse

The GEO Group Australia; Lara; Vor Ort; AUD 102.000 - 124.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free parking

Generous annual leave

Professional development benefits

Shift and weekend allowances

Long service leave

Paid study leave

Medibank discounts

Zusammenfassung

GEO Healthcare, a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia, provides primary healthcare to men in Victoria’s public prisons. Western Plains Correctional Centre in Lara hosts opportunities for Primary Mental Health Nurses to deliver high-quality mental health care.

Roles include assessments, clinics, and collaboration with FMH services, with full-time and part-time arrangements. The base salary is approximately AUD 113K plus loadings and benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Master of Mental Health Nursing required.
• Minimum 12 months experience in mental health within the last 3 years.
• Ability to work unsupervised delivering primary mental health services.

Aufgaben

• Provide primary mental health nursing services in a prison setting.
• Conduct risk assessments for self-harm or suicide within required timeframes.
• Run primary mental health clinics: assess, plan treatment, review and discuss care with patients.
• Offer consultancy to primary health nursing staff and other service providers.

Kenntnisse

Mental health nursing

Ausbildung

Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria.

Opportunities fo r Mental Health Nurses at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Lara.

$113K Base Salary Plus Loadings and Allowances (Full-Time salary adjusted for pro-rata Part-Time hours)
Free Parking, Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits

(Must have Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing OR Master of Mental Health Nursing)

About the roles

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.

Primary Mental Health Nurses employed by GEO Healthcare work to deliver high quality Mental Health care to men in Victoria’s public and private prisons.

The Primary Mental Health Nurse delivers mental health services which enhances and promotes the health of people in prison through evidenced base, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting and to assist in the prevention and management of people in prison who are at risk of self-harm or suicide.

Opportunities exist for Full Time and Part Time Mental Health Nurses at Western Plains Correctional Centre, located in Lara VIC 3212.

Terms and conditions provided by this Agreement include:

• Approx. $113K base salary (Full-time salary adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours).
• $54.52 base rate per hour.
• Annual increments to salary.
• Competitive Shift and Weekend Allowances.
• Generous annual leave, long service leave and continuing professional development leave benefits.

Post Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing OR Master of Mental Health Nursing; a minimum of 12 months experience working in mental health over the previous 3 years; and the ability to work unsupervised in the delivery of primary mental health services.

• Provides primary mental health nursing services to people in prison.
• Undertakes At Risk assessments, within the specified timeframe, for people in prison who have been identified as at risk of self harm or suicide
• Undertakes primary mental health nurse clinics, where patients are assessed, treatment plans are reviewed and ongoing care is discussed with the patient.
• Provides a primary mental health consultancy service for primary health nursing staff and other service providers.
• Participates in clinical handover meetings within the health team.
• Documents all patient occasions of service, declining of services, non-attendance and, appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record (EMR) and maintains confidentiality of health records.
• Documents occasions of service in the approved format.
• Work collaboratively with the Forensic Mental Health (FMH) Service Provider in the assessment and management of a mental health patient who may be deteriorating and/or have complex mental health issues.
• Refer patients to the FMH service for specialist assessment and review which includes managing the waitlist for the FMH outreach service at designated GEO Healthcare locations.

Other Requirements of the role:

• Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
• Onsite working (no hybrid or remote working).

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

Company Benefits Overview

The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.

• GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

Financial & Career Benefits

• Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Commonwealth Bank: Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
• Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
• Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
• Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
• Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
• Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
• Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
• Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
• Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
• Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
• Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

Work-Life Balance

• Free parking: Enjoy complimentary parking at our workplace for added convenience.
• Rotating rosters: Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

• Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE