Mental Health Undergraduate Coordinator

Reference Number: 42891: Mental Health Undergraduate Coordinator
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Mental Health Division at Northern Health (NH) in the role of Undergraduate Nurse Coordinator.The Role:The Undergraduate Nurse Coordinator position will be based within the Northern Health Mental Health Nursing Workforce and Professional Development Unit.The role will be responsible for coordinating the undergraduate nursing program for the Mental Health Division at Northern Health (NH), working with key stakeholders across Northern Health, the NH Mental Health Division's clinical services as well university partners to support and further develop the expanding undergraduate nurse program.The UNC will demonstrate understanding of contemporary Mental Health nursing curriculum as well as Mental Health nursing practice skills. The role will include supporting the induction and orientation of nursing students, supporting a sustainable Preceptorship Model and creating a culture of learning and practice development.About you:

• A Registered Psychiatric Nurse with experience across a variety of Mental Health settings
• Experience in leadership roles
• Experience in and well-developed understanding of preceptorship, supervision, evidence for practice, adult learning principles and competency assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise and use initiative

About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For detailed role information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria within the Position Description below.For further information, please contact:Vesna Dempster, Senior Mental Health Nurse via;E:Applications close 27th March 2024.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.