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SalaryReference Number: 42947: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
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!
The Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join McLellan House Hostel. The role is responsible for managing the requirements of the shift they lead and work directly with residents and families to achieve positive care outcomes for individuals living in the residential Aged Care.
- Responsible for updating the nursing care plan of the residents and ensure completion on every resident of the day.
- Support the NUM in the management of the facility
- Monitor the care needs of the residents
- Ensure Aged Care Audits are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure all Serious Incidence are reported on My Aged Care Service Provider portal in a timely manner as per the reporting priorities
- Ensure the residents' assessment are in compliance with the Aged Care funding System - AN-ACC
- Subscribe to the values of Northern Health and ensure that the services are provided within a quality framework and in the line with policies and procedures of the organisation.
- Act as a mentor to all junior workers
Mclellan House is a Mental Health Residential Aged Care under Northern Health. McLellan House Residential Aged Care has 32 beds and cares for Aged Persons with Mental Illness Mclellan House is Located at Jacana, close to the Broadmeadows Aged Person Mental Health Unit.
About you:
- Current Registration as a registered Nurse or midwife with APHRA and mental health experience working in residential aged care.
- Knowledge of the Aged care Funding and Reporting systems - AN-ACC and SIRS.
- Working Knowledge of Residential Aged Care Standards
- Experience working in in-charge capacity
- Recent experience working in the clinical field of residential Aged Care and/or mental health,
- Capacity to work a flexible roster - AM, PM & ND
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 further information, please refer to role statement, key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located within the Position Description here: .
For further details or a confidential discussion, please contact: Imatitikua (Williams) Akengbowa, Nurse Unit Manager on 9302 4002.
Applications close on 20th 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
Work 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.
