Nurse Practitioner - Physical Health In

Position DetailsReference Number 65907
Position Title Nurse Practitioner - Physical Health in Mental Health
Employment Type Full Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department Cranbourne CCT
Location Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre , Cardinia Community Health Service - Pakenham
Position Summary

• Ongoing Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Comprehensive service in our Cranbourne Adult Community Mental Health Team
• Make a meaningful impact with Casey Area Mental Health Service

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful

• Are you an endorsed Nurse Practitioner or aspiring to become a Nurse Practitioner and ready to commit to a Candidate program?
• Do you have excellent clinical leadership and consultation skills and enjoy being part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team?
• Are you dedicated to patient centred care and strive for excellence in care delivery?

If you answered yes, this role may be exactly what you're looking for! This is a full time, permanent role working with our teams in Cranbourne and within the Cardinia area.About the RoleMonash Health Mental Health Services provide a range of community bed-based and specialist services covering Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Monash Local Government Areas. Our Pakenham and Cranbourne Community Mental Health service provides a public community service within the catchment area, catering for referred adults with a diagnosed psychiatric illness.The Physical Health in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PHMHNP) or Candidate (PHMHNPC) will work across sites at the Cranbourne and Pakenham Continuing care team. In this senior nursing role, you'll provide complex, patient centred intervention and treatment planning for our Adult mental health population, assisting them to manage aspects of their Physical Health, including nicotine dependence.You'll work collaboratively with a fantastic group of people who are inclusive, passionate and share a vision to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families.About You:

• You can readily show your commitment to Quality Improvement, research and workforce development
• You are passionate about your own personal and professional growth
• Your verbal and written communication skills are exceptional

What you need:Essential

• Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or enrolled in or able to commit to enrolling in the Masters of Nursing Nurse Practitioner program
• Current AHPRA registration
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated experience of working in an advanced mental health nursing role

Previous experience of working in a Community mental health team will be highly regarded.What we can offer you:

• a high level of support for your personal and professional growth, through opportunities to work across a range of portfolios and projects
• opportunities for clinical supervision, leadership development and professional growth
• mentorship and career guidance

About Monash HealthMonash Health across uniquely integrates primary, secondary and tertiary health services in our facilities across south eastern Melbourne. With world-renowned research and teaching facilities, we employ over 22,000 staff who work across 40 care locations.At Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best.In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.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 ApplyApplications 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 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.
Selection Criteria Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner or able to commit to enroll in the Master of Nursing- Nurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
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