Primary Mental Health Nurse Grade 3

Full time, casual and part time positions availableOngoing training and development opportunitiesFriendly and supportive team environment About the Company St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, Mental Health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers. About Department St Vincent's Correctional Health Service (SVCHS) at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) provides primary health and Mental Health and secondary medical health care to prisoners at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton. Port Phillip Prison is a maximum security male prison accommodating approximately 935 inmates and is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. SVCHS works collaboratively with Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) who provides secondary outpatient and inpatient care for those prisoners with a mental illness.The Psychiatric Nurse will work within primary psychiatric services at Port Phillip Prison. SCVHS are responsible for the provision of all primary care and referrals to FMHS for secondary Mental Health services About the Role As part of the Primary Mental Health team you will provide psychiatric nursing services to the patient population at Port Phillip Prison. The position involves the following interventions, including but not limited to patient treatment, management and assessment and ongoing reviews, crisis assessment, development of risk management plans and engaging the patient in the development of their Mental Health recovery plans, referrals to other service needs, discharge planning and liaison with external stake holders Classifications for this position will be RPN Grade 3 (NP81 - NP74, $99,439 - $110,432 per annum pro rata).DutiesProvide high quality care to all patients and undertake mental state examinationsEnsure documentation is completed in the electronic medical record and referrals to other services are recordedReview presentation for those patients previously identified as being at risk of self harm or injuryParticipate in case management meetings for complex cases and those presenting with challenging behavioursProvide support and attendance to those patients in a restrictive environmentQualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree, Diploma or Certificate in Nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Current Practicing CertificatePost registration qualifications in relevant area of speciality - Mental HealthCurrent driver's licenceBenefitsSalary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramStaff Car Park ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application. At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator through our careers page. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.