70 - Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 - Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5
Salary $60.10 to $63.26
Hours 80
Position SummaryNurse Unit Manager - Acute Aged Mental Health UnitAbout the opportunityLatrobe Regional Health (LRH) is the main provider of Mental Health services across the Gippsland region.We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our mental health services team as Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Acute Aged Mental Health Unit.Our Macalister Unit provides care for people over the age of 65 with mental health or behavioural issues. The unit has 10 acute assessment beds and 10 psychogeriatric nursing home beds.About the roleThe Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for managing, co-ordinating, leading and developing the unit, ensuring patient centred care, and the achievement of a high standard of quality patient outcomes.The NUM has the responsibility and accountability for the overall operational and clinical management including budgets, targets and key performance indicators. The NUM will oversee and ensure AN-ACC claims are appropriate, accurate and matched to resident care needs in compliance with the aged Care and national standards.About youYou will have a passion for mental health, a desire to make a real difference and be a skilled people leader with experience in effectively leading teams. You will also have experience and knowledge of the aged care system, requirements and legislation.We are looking for candidates with:
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) with post basic qualifications in psychiatric nursing, holding current AHPRA registration
- Sound clinical knowledge, skills and a minimum of 5 years clinical experience
- Experience in an Aged Care Management role would be highly regarded
- Current knowledge on reporting and performance processes for Nursing Home under current legislation
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation
- Previous experience in leadership and/or managing teams as well as experience with budgets
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to change
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services
- Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support
- Tailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO’s, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leave
- Fantastic social club activities and diverse and inclusive workplace activities
- Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff
Selection Criteria Essential: Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19
Essential: Registered Nurse (Division 1) with post basic qualifications in psychiatric nursing
Essential: Do you hold current AHPRA registration?
Contact Person Renata Linklater
Contact Number (03) 5173 8579
Closing Date 12/04/2024