Mental Health Nurse

About the role

Working in within a strong partnership with Cyrenian House, this position reports clinically to the Practice Lead and operationally to the Manager of the Nannup Therapeutic community. This role works in a 3 bed Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol low medical withdrawal unit alongside General Practitioners and other specialists to provide a comprehensive low-medical withdrawal service, and link patients with community service organisations, provide a stepped care service and respond to complex needs.

Your other main responsibilities will include:

• Medication management and administration. Specifically related to low medical withdrawal management
• Establish and develop a therapeutic relationship with the patients
• Complete assessments including K10+PWI, CANSAS P and relevant alcohol and other drug assessment tools)
• Undertake practice in accordance with MH/AOD clinical protocols in the unit
• Works in accordance with the recovery framework principles
• Maintains clinical documentation on matters relating to client cases

This role casual and is based in Nannup.

About you

Essential Qualifications 

• A Nursing qualification with registration under the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (APHRA). 

• A comprehensive understanding of supporting individuals experiencing mental distress and substance-related disorders. 

• Current National Police Clearance that is no older than 6 months. 

• A valid First Aid certificate. 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Additional qualifications specific to Mental Health. 

• In-depth knowledge of alcohol and other drug withdrawal syndromes. 

Skills and Attitude 

• Excellent assessment skills and the capability to develop and review care plans based on assessed needs. 

• Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with General Practitioners and other healthcare specialists. 

• Demonstrated commitment to integrating recovery principles in consumer support. 

• A proactive individual enthusiastic about upholding Richmond Wellbeing's values and principles. 

Additional Requirements 

• A current driver’s license. 

About us   

Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA Mental Health organisation, providing recovery focused, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people.  

We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and wellbeing.    

We welcome diversity in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental distress and disability. We employ staff from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.   

We were the first organisation in WA to achieve Rainbow Tick accreditation and encourage people who identify as LGBTIQ+ to apply.    

We have worked closely with Elders Uncle Albert McNamara, Aunty Irene McNamara, Uncle Peter Wilkes, and Aunty Sandra Wilkes to strengthen ties with the Aboriginal community and ensure that our services are culturally secure.    

The benefits of working for Richmond Wellbeing    

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer:    

• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment including no nights and weekends. 

• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed, innovative, and values-based organisation.   

• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses form your salary before tax, you pay less tax, your take home pay increases.    

• Five weeks annual leave, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave (conditions apply).   

• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service.    

• Opportunities for training, development, and advancement.    

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).    
    

How to apply    

If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!    

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button.    

Have questions?    

All enquiries for this position can be sent to our People & Capability team at ***********@rw.org.au    

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmond Wellbeing requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.    

Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date.    

Please note, we are out of office between Friday 22nd December 2023 and Tuesday 3rd January 2024.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.