Enrolled Nurse-Mental Health
· Exciting opportunities within mental health – Grow your career with us!
· 30 Bed Unit - General Psychiatry and specialised OCD Program
· Rainbow tick accredited
· Richmond location – close to public transport
Are you an Enrolled Nurse with experience in Mental Health who is looking for a role that has balance, career development opportunities and is fully support by an engaged and passionate leadership team, then this may be the role for you!
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patient's staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.
Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.
Our Unit 2 provides specialised treatment for Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety conditions, psychotic illnesses as well as a range of Personality Disorders. Treatments include medication, ECT Therapy, TMS, Group therapy and Day to day nursing support.
The OCD Program is a very structured group program as well as offering individualised treatment plans. The program structure is evidence based and based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy both theory and Exposure therapy based. It is run by an experienced Allied Health team including a Medical Director, psychologists and an Occupational Therapist.
If you have an interested in the above presentations, this role will allow you to develop your clinical skills whilst being supported by our passionate Nurse Unit Manager and leadership team.
As an Enrolled Nurse your responsibilities will include:
· Deliver evidence-based nursing care
· Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
· Ensure patient and staff safety
· Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs
Essential Criteria:
· At least 12 months of Mental Health experience
· Current Registration with AHPRA
· Working with Children check
· Commitment to Quality Patient Care
· Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
· Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· Works well independently and within a team
· Basic computer skills
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 15th October 2024
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2021-2025" (salaries range between $ 34.05 and $ 36.20 per hour).
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For further enquiries, please contact recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.