Mental Health RN - Aged Care (Part-Time, NFP Benefits)

Southern Cross Care WA; Canning; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a

Job summary

Southern Cross Care WA is seeking a Registered Nurse - Mental Health to provide specialist mental health nursing support across our residential care services, with a focus on High Dependency Units (HDUs).

You will assess mental health needs, develop care strategies, and support educational coaching for teams. This permanent part-time role spans two WA sites: Frank Prendergast House, Success, and Margaret Hubery House, Rossmoyne.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3+ years’ post-registration nursing experience in aged care and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive nursing and mental health assessments.
• Support HDUs to maintain licensing standards and standards.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans with residents and teams.
• Provide clinical nursing care and respond to emergencies.
• Educate and coach staff on mental health and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Nurse education

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing

Nurse registration with AHPRA

Job description

Southern Cross Care WA is seeking a Registered Nurse - Mental Health to provide specialist mental health nursing support across our residential care services, with a focus on High Dependency Units (HDUs).

You will assess mental health needs, develop care strategies, and support educational coaching for teams. This permanent part-time role spans two WA sites: Frank Prendergast House, Success, and Margaret Hubery House, Rossmoyne.