Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2

Mercy Hospitals Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health, Clare Moore Building, Werribee Mercy Hospital, Melbourne, seeks a Registered Nurse with postgraduate Mental Health Nursing qualifications for a permanent part-time role (0.8 EFT) in a 54-bed inpatient unit. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering consumer-focused care across ICA and RCAs.

Applicants must hold AHPRA RN registration, have at least 3 years in MH inpatient care, and be willing to rotate across seven days, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
• Clinical experience in a mental health inpatient setting (minimum 3 years).
• Understanding of Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality consumer-focused care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions.
• Contribute to a holistic and therapeutic approach for consumers, families and carers.
• Rotate across morning, afternoon and night shifts on a seven-day roster.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Inpatient care

Rotating roster readiness

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing

Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 0.8 EFT (Multiple positions)

Salary: In line with the current Enterprise Agreement

Location: Clare Moore Building - Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter and evidence of post graduate mental health nursing qualification

Contact:

Fiona Connally - Nurse Unit Manager

Contact No. 8754 3560 Email: [e-mail]

Renee Taliana - Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Contact No. 8754 3560 Email: [e-mail]

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About the role

Clare Moore Building is a 54‑bed mental health inpatient unit comprising of one Intensive Care Area (ICA) and three Recovery Care Areas (RCAs), which provides care to adults aged 18 to 64 years. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse grade 2 is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team and is accountable for delivering quality consumer-focused care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions ensuring a holistic and therapeutic approach to the consumer, their family and carers.

About you

• A current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
• Clinical experience and expertise in mental health nursing, with a minimum of 3 years in a mental health inpatient setting.
• A comprehensive understanding of mental health nursing models of care and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• The willingness and availability to work a rotating roster across seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

What you'll bring:

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient centred care.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

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Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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