Forensic Primary Care
Mental Health Registered Nurses
Mental Health Registered Nurses with Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
1. Competitive Salary of $87,385 – $95,481 base plus super
2. Supporting the 186 PR and 482 TSS Temporary sponsorship visas subject to eligibility
3. Supporting up to $10,000 relocation reimbursement incentives
If you’re eager to grow in a dynamic, patient-focused environment and value a positive, supportive team culture, this role offers great opportunities for both professional development and a fulfilling work experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
4. Provides primary mental health nursing services to people in prison.
5. Undertakes At Risk assessments, within the specified timeframe, for people in prison who have been identified as at risk of self harm or suicide
6. Undertakes primary mental health nurse clinics, where patients are assessed, treatment plans are reviewed, and ongoing care is discussed with the patient.
7. Provides a primary mental health consultancy service for primary health nursing staff and other service providers.
8. Participates in clinical handover meetings within the health team.
9. Documents all patient occasions of service, declining of services, non-attendance and, appointment scheduling in the electronic medical record (EMR) and maintains confidentiality of health records.
10. Documents occasions of service in the approved format.
11. Work collaboratively with the Forensic Mental Health (FMH) Service Provider in the assessment and management of a mental health patient who may be deteriorating and/or have complex mental health issues.
12. Refer patients to the FMH service for specialist assessment and review which includes managing the waitlist for the FMH outreach service at designated clients Healthcare locations.
13. On-call requirements from 8am – 4pm or am -5pm required to be on-call to cover all 3 Prisons Marngonnet, Karrenga and Barwon, all located next door to each other
14. Required to work across a 7-day roster – Monday – Sunday inclusive
15. Expected to work 6 shifts across the fortnight, shift times vary from 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm.
About us
Our client is the longest running private correctional service provider, focus is on rehabilitating prisoners and giving them the support and growth to become positive and productive contributors to our society.
Our staff and leadership team are focused upon implementation of best-practice services and continuous improvement activities in order to enhance outcomes for people in our care so they may have the safety, support and strategies to help them succeed when they re-enter the community.
When we focus on delivering ‘better corrections’ we will contribute to ‘safer communities’.
provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria.
Nurses employed by our Healthcare work to deliver high-quality patient care to men in Victoria’s public prisons. Nurses deliver health services which enhance and promote the health of people in prison through evidenced base, comprehensive and professional nursing care within a prison setting.
Essential Criteria:
16. Current Registration with AHPRA
17. Working with Children check
18. Minimum of 12 months recent experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
19. Post graduate Diploma in Mental Health
Why apply through Healthcare Australia?
Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest nursing recruitment agency and therefore we are able to offer you the best opportunities across Australia. We specialise in the sourcing and placement of health professionals in permanent roles in all the major cities across Australia.
20. Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process
21. Preparation advice regarding resume, cover letter and interview success
22. Specific information regarding the role provided before application
23. Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
24. Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process
25. Feedback requested and provided at all stages
26. Continued communication and support after employment has commenced