Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health Acute Inpatient UnitJob posted: 13/12/2024
Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/1835813
Ready to enhance your career and lifestyle? Join the friendly and dynamic team at South West Healthcare! Nestled in the stunning Great South Coast region, we serve over 110,000 residents with a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. With 282 beds and extensive primary and community services, our focus is on delivering exceptional holistic care. Warrnambool, our lively city, offers excellent sports facilities, educational institutions from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with spectacular views from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth. Embrace a rewarding career and a vibrant lifestyle with us!
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 2Salary Range: $67,714.40 - $94,551.60 pro rata, plus superannuationWe 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 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 postgraduate 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 itself on its values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership and its 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.
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 10 January 2025. 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.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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