Mental Health - Registered Nurse

The Geo Group Australia; Fulham; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised Gym Membership

Secure environment

Excellent job security

Competitive salary

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

VCEA membership

Recognition programs

Medibank discounts

Job summary

The Geo Group Australia seeks a Registered Mental Health Nurse for Fulham Correctional Centre in Victoria. The role focuses on enhancing suicide prevention programs, with duties including developing care plans and coordinating health assessments for new receptions.

Full-time employment with competitive salary, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development are offered. Part-time may be discussed. AHPRA registration is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Psychiatric Nursing training is required.
• Current AHPRA registration is required.
• Post-graduate experience as a Psychiatric Nurse is preferred.
• Proficient in med emergency, physical assessment, crisis intervention, and venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain nursing practice standards within the Correctional Centre.
• Develop care plans for prisoners with a P rating.
• Coordinate physical and mental health assessments for new receptions.
• Develop and implement suicide/self-harm strategies and monitor effectiveness.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

AHPRA Registration

Crisis Intervention

Venipuncture

Independent Work

IT Skills

Education

Psychiatric Nursing Training

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

About the Opportunity

A Full-Time position is available for a Registered Mental Health Nurse at Fulham Correctional Centre. Part-Time opportunities may be available upon discussion.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the primary objective of the Registered Mental Health Nurse is to enhance suicide prevention programs and strategies at the Fulham Correctional Centre.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Define and maintain the standard of nursing practice within the Correctional Centre
• Develop mental health nursing care plans for prisoners with a P rating
• Coordinate and undertake physical and mental health assessments on all new receptions entering the Correctional Centre
• Develop and implement suicide / self-harm strategies and regularly assess their effectiveness

Salary

• Full-Time 112,736.53
• Part-Time $54.20 p/h

Skills & Experience

To succeed in the role, you will possess the following:

• Completed Psychiatric Registered Nurse training
• Current AHPRA registration
• Professional post graduate experience as a Psychiatric Nurse
• Competence in the performance of medical emergency, physical assessment, crisis intervention, medical & psychiatric nursing care and venipuncture preferable
• Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing psychiatric evaluations
• Providing appropriate follow through treatment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, GEO's Affimative Action Plan and Workplace Health and Safety principles.
• Information Technology knowledge and skills relevant to role

What we offer:

• Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle
• A safe, secure and healthy working environment
• Excellent job security
• Competitive salaries
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
• Recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member and Employee of the Year rewards
• Many other employee (and family) benefits, including CBA and Medibank discounts

Additional Information

To obtain further information, please download the Position Description or contact the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre on [phone] or via email FulhamHR@.