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Our Journey
At the Casey Area Mental Health Service, we are at the forefront of providing innovative and recovery-based Mental Health care to our growing community in the South-East growth corridor. Led by an innovative and supportive leadership team, our service is committed to creating an evolving model of Mental Health care. We provide comprehensive care to clients experiencing Mental Health difficulties in both inpatient and community settings. The Cranbourne Community Mental Health Team, an integral part of our service, offers an effective and comprehensive approach to the Monash Adult Mental Health Program. As we expand our services, we have several permanent positions available for Registered Nurses with a background in Mental Health. We offer ongoing full-time and part-time opportunities.
A Day in the Life
Our dedicated team operates from Monday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing comprehensive treatment and support to individuals grappling with complex Mental Health issues. Collaborating as a multidisciplinary team, we are committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused client care, and empowering individuals toward self-efficacy, independence, and social inclusion.
Your Key Responsibilities
In these roles, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Utilize your expertise in Mental Health legislation and policy through case management.
- Apply your clinical experience and skills in the realm of Mental Health.
- Manage your own patient caseload and actively participate in daily team functions, including the intake duty role, multi-agency liaison, and crisis management.
- Undertake holistic assessment of needs, treatment planning, monitoring, advocacy and linking of the consumer with appropriate community support services.
- Work in partnership and maintain a positive working relationship with other services, such as police, ambulance, emergency departments, family violence agencies, child protection and community services
You will engage with clients at Monash Health sites as well as within their own accommodations.
About You
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- Enthusiasm to embark on or advance your career in Mental Health.
- Compassion, enthusiasm, and a collaborative attitude.
- Dedication to safe best practices and quality care.
What you need
To be considered, you must have:
- Relevant qualifications aligned with the position descriptions.
- A post-graduate course in Mental Health is desirable
- Demonstrated experience in a Mental Health setting.
- Current AHPRA registration (for RN applicants).
- Current practising registration.
- Australian working rights.
- A valid Driver’s License is a requirement for this position
- Community Mental Health work experience an advantage.
In Return
At Monash Health, your journey is accompanied by:
- Access to Monash Health's in-house learning portals to enhance your acute clinical skills and knowledge.
- Opportunities to further develop leadership and project management skills.
- Mentorship and career guidance.
- Support to attend relevant forums and conferences.
- A nurturing learning environment for pursuing postgraduate studies.
For a confidential discussion and to explore these opportunities further, please contact Kirsty Smith, Acting Manager on 0400 231 ***.
Monash Health is a great place to work. In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 25,500 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to the attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents. Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
