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Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- SSWMHS, Shepparton
- Fixed term, part-time
- 80 hours
At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employer in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
- Adult mental health
- Community mental health
- Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
- Aged Persons mental health
- Child and Youth mental health
About the role
The Registered Psychiatric Nurse is responsible for the provision of clinical care within the SSWMHS under the direction of the Nurse Practitioner. The position requires knowledge of psychiatric principles and practices as within their scope of practice including decision making ability and initiative as part of an operational team member. You will be responsible for working through the continuum of care with a consumer focused approach and including other key stakeholders inclusive of recovery orientated plans and assistance with discharge planning.
We are looking for
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3+
- Ensure consumers, families/representatives or carers are provided with timely information and are involved in decision making about their care planning and treatment.
- Comply with best practice healthcare standards, legislation, and GV Health’s Clinical Governance Framework and clinical practice guidelines.
- Collaborate and communicate with all members of the health care team to achieve desired consumer outcomes.
- Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program
Applications close: 20 December 2022
Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. All GV Health job applications must be loaded directly onto the e-recruit system, with no requirement to post hard copies of original passports/visas for overseas candidates.
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria
- Essential : Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour and ability to exhibit behaviour which reflects our values.
- Essential : Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, including ability to create and maintain effective personal relationships.
- Essential : Knowledge of interventions utilising the Recovery focused model of care.
- Desirable : Understanding of cultural diversity.
- Essential : Ensure consumers, families or carers are provided with timely information and are involved in decision making about their care and treatment.
- Essential : A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children Check and completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration will be required from prospective candidates prior to commencement of employment. Do you agree to completing these requirements?
- Essential : Evidence of full vaccination against COVID 19 and Influenza
- Essential : Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Essential : Minimum of three year post-graduate experience
- Essential : Sound knowledge of principles and practice of psychiatric care
