Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
1. Great benefits including salary packaging
2. Join an Industry leader in acute psychiatric care
3. Part-time/FT positions: 64-80 hours per fortnight
4. Permanent ongoing
5. RPN Grade 2
6. Located at The Alfred Hospital
DEPARTMENT:
Alfred Mental and Addictions Health sits within the Division of Ambulatory Services & Mental Health at The Alfred. It comprises both adult and child & adolescent services and a research unit. There is an important relationship also with the aged mental health service at Caulfield General Medical Centre (CGMC).
POSITION:
The position is based at the Alfred Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. We are seeking a patient centered mental health nurse to work within the unit. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation is required, along with well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively partner with patients in their recovery. The position requires post-registration experience and the necessary training and experience to enable working in an acute inpatient unit. Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, recovery care planning and knowledge of acute mental health nursing care and practice is essential to undertake this role
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
7. Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Nurse Division 1 or 3
8. Postgraduate qualifications in nursing or working towards this is desirable.
BENEFITS:
9. Salary packaging
10. Novated leasing
11. Onsite gym
12. Easy public transport access
For more detail on the role please download the attached Position Description.
For further queries please contact Blair Hobbs on 0427196463
Alfred 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.
All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.