Job Description Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/1816129-2
Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that's both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services.
About the role South West Healthcare's (SWH) Mental Health Inpatient Services provides best practice nursing care in a recovery-oriented model through assessment and clinical planning in an inpatient 24/7 setting. Supported by Mental Health Community teams and the Prevention and Recovery Centre, providing excellence in care to the broader community in the South West region of Victoria. Experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU). Undertake a range of assessments and contribute to the care planning of consumers, supporting them and their carers in their recovery. Support the development and maintenance of a high-quality care environment. Promote and participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives. Position overview Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Salary Range: $67,714.40 - $94,551.60 pro rata, plus superannuation We have permanent full-time and part-time positions available to support our dedicated workforce. Hours of duty are based on a 24/7 rostered shifts These positions are eligible for up an incentive payment of up to $10,000, which can be used for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). What you bring Motivated RPN ideally holding post graduate qualifications In Mental Health Nursing (or working towards). Demonstrated experience and skills in delivering a broad range of psychiatric care and services. Experience in mental health environments, both inpatient and community settings. Must hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse. What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions; Regional mental health workforce incentive grant; Internal and external professional development opportunities; Ongoing clinical supervision; A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs; Excellent terms and conditions of employment. Who we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio-economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday, 30 October 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate classification Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.
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