Night Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, Community Recovery

Austin; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing program

Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health is currently seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Community Recovery Program within the Adult & Older Adult Services. The role focuses on patient-centred nursing care, assessment, and collaborative recovery planning at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

You will monitor health status, identify risks early, supervise medications, and work with the team to implement recovery goals in partnership with consumers and carers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in a mental health care setting.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Recovery-focused, patient-centered clinical practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred nursing care and assessment.
• Monitor patient health, intervene, and evaluate outcomes.
• Supervise medication administration and monitor side effects.
• Collaborate with clinicians to develop and implement recovery goals.
• Create and update service plans with consumers and carers.

Skills

Mental health care experience

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Job description

Austin Health is currently seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join the Community Recovery Program within the Adult & Older Adult Services. The role focuses on patient-centred nursing care, assessment, and collaborative recovery planning at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

You will monitor health status, identify risks early, supervise medications, and work with the team to implement recovery goals in partnership with consumers and carers.