Reference Number:47659:ECT Recovery Nurse - North West Area Mental Health ServiceEmployment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.
Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state.
With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fastbecoming the place to be!Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced ECT Recovery Nurse to join the Broadmeadows ECT Unit.About Northern Health:Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.Services are provided through our five main campuses:Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.
In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.About the Role:This role requires the RPN G2 nurse to contribute to excellence in patient care and recovery providing a positive consumer experience.
The position will work closely with the ECT Coordinator to achieve positive outcomes for individuals who are receiving ECT Treatment whilst living the Northern Health ValuesThis role is responsible for providing care to patient's receiving ECT; including preparation and discharge of outpatients receiving ECT.
Liaising with Broadmeadows Older Adult and Adult Inpatient staff to facilitate inpatient ECT.
Assisting the ECT Coordinator in the day to day operation of ECT at Broadmeadows ECT Suite.
This will include duties within the recovery room and waiting areas.This position is 0.6 EFT (48 hours per fortnight) Monday, Wednesday, Friday)Maintaining accurate documentation (EMR, CPF, Paper forms) and records of interventions and progress of patients in the ECT Suite.
Assist with Audits and compliance surveys including the monitoring and evaluation the standards, prescription, practice and procedures relating to the performance of ECT services in collaboration and partnership with NWAMHS ECT and NWMH to improve patient outcomesContribute to a positive relationship in the ECT suite between the multidisciplinary team.To be successful in this role you will have:Registration as a registered nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Post Graduate studies in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
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Alternatively, you can contact Rianna Cordina, Acting Programme Manager on 0409 273 151.Applications close8January 2025.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceState of the art facilities and campus partnershipsA commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs' Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.Work with us!
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives.
This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.