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Form of work Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location Multiple Locations
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
Mon-Fri - Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight (1 x ADO per month)
Coordinate the professional development, education & training programs within MHDAS
Amazing leadership opportunity for an experience psychiatric nurse looking for their next challenge
About the service
Barwon Health’s Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS), provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.
About you
Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Completion of or currently progressing towards a Master’s level qualification in advanced nursing practice, education, leadership or management
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment (or commitment to complete this within first year)
Demonstrated expertise (knowledge, skills and attitude domains) in contemporary psychiatric nursing and mental health practice
Minimum of 5 years full time experience in mental health
Strong and effective leadership, education and change management skills
Sophisticated understanding of:
Current and future mental health care initiatives
Contemporary evidence-based mental health nursing practice
Potential and actual changes to professional workforce directions and,
Industrial relationships that enable effective contribution to, and collaborative delivery of, these workforce directions
About the role
As the successful applicant, you will provide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Leadership across MHDAS and be responsible for the coordination of professional development, education and training programs within the service. Other duties of your role include but are not limited to;
Supporting excellence in the achievement and maintenance of mental health nursing standards in clinical practice
Supporting and promoting clinical education to advance the capabilities of the nursing and interprofessional workforce
Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both within and external to MHDAS
Supporting the Director of Nursing (Mental Health) with professional governance and mental health nursing workforce development
What we offer
5 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
Located in Geelong's CBD, close to shopping precinct and waterfront
Flexible working arrangements
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Essential: Formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing
Essential: Relevant professional registration
Essential: 5+ years clinical acute mental health experience
Essential: Completion of or currently progressing towards a post graduate qualification in advanced nursing practice, leadership or management.
Desirable: Where did you see this position advertised? (eg. SEEK, Facebook, Barwon Health vacancies page, job alerts, ACMHN etc.)
Contact Person Rachel Tindall
Contact Person Job Title
Contact Number 0431 642 811
Closing Date 26/03/2023
