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About ELMHS
ELMHS provides a range of mental health services to pregnant mothers, infants, children and adolescents and their families within the Southern Region.
The organisational and clinical model has been developed to provide mental health care that is flexible and responsive to the individual and developmental needs of the perinatal to youth populations and their families. As such, this model will support the provision of integrated mental health care for young people, guided by consistent, service-wide protocols and principles of care.
About Stepping Stones
The Monash Children's Stepping Stones Adolescent In patient Unit is a 15 bed inpatient and five transition (Day) bed unit that offers care for adolescents aged 12 to 18 from broader ELMHS. The Adolescent Unit offers mental health Interventions to adolescents who present with acute and severe mental health problems, associated high risk factors and have difficulty maintaining their own safety and the safety of others.
About the Role
This is a rare and truly exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to lead and manage a dedicated team. We are seeking a Nurse Manager (NM) (Grade 5) to work in collaboration with the Consultant Psychiatrists to lead a dynamic, positive and cohesive team. The role requires Clinical, Leadership and Management expertise to drive an inpatient culture and model of care that delivers exceptional care. This is a full-time ongoing role.
About You
As an experienced Nurse Manager, you will demonstrate excellent clinical skills in working with adolescents who present with acute and severe mental health problems, associated high risk factors. You are dedicated to promoting their Health and Well-being through evidence-based individual and family interventions. You have extensive experience in Mental Health care and knowledge of developmental Psychiatry. You have established leadership and management skills and lead by example. Using your excellent communication skills, you work closely with a varied team of Mental Health and Allied professionals across Monash Health with the sole purpose of delivering exceptional care at all times.
You also have:
- Masters in psychiatric/mental health nursing or completion of a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program or specialist post basic course of training
- Demonstrated Management, Clinical Leadership & Service Delivery experience in a similar role
- Superior Time Management & Communication skills
- Genuine thirst for learning and open to further study
- Thrive working in an inclusive & collaborative team environment
- Proactive in supporting colleagues at all levels as well as mentoring others
- An advocate for the Monash Health iCARE value
What's in it for you?
- Excellent career opportunity to utilise your Mental Health, Clinical & People Management expertise
- Be part of a highly skilled Nursing & Executive team, dedicated to patient & family centered care
- Mentorship & Career guidance
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Matthew Parker on 0400 144 ***.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. 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 accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close on 26 July 2024.
