Casual Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 | Correctional HealthApply
Locations: VIC - Melbourne, Truganina
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 11, 2024 (28 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR139130
Job Description:Casual employment
Fixed Term until December 2025
Western suburbs based - Free Parking
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Why work for St Vincent's Correctional Health Service?Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients
Use your skills and experience to support a multidisciplinary team
Career development opportunities in a growing service
Unique and rewarding work environment
About the RoleThis key role in the Primary Mental Health team will provide mental health nursing services to the patient population at Port Phillip Prison.
You will be responsible for crisis assessment, development of risk management plans, and engaging the patient in the development of their mental health recovery plans including referrals to other service needs, discharge planning, and liaison with external stakeholders.
Classifications for this position will be RPN Grade 3 NP81 – NP74 ($99,439.60 - $110,432.40 per annum, pro-rata + Casual loading).
Your ContributionYou are a motivated, engaging, and compassionate person who is looking to make a difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable.
You will bring demonstrated mental health nursing experience to the role and hold a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health.
You are a team player with exceptional communication skills which will allow you to direct and encourage a multidisciplinary team.
You will also have:
Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Mental Health Nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain
Current driver's licence
BenefitsSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Free car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Correctional Health Service (SVCHS)SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) provides primary health, mental health, and secondary medical health care to prisoners at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton.
Port Phillip Prison is a maximum security male prison accommodating approximately 1107 inmates and is situated 20 km West of Melbourne.
St. John's inpatient unit is a 40 bed subacute medical ward providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research, and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity, and Excellence.
ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Please contact us if you would like to know more.
If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact .
Contact Details:Karen Payne, Manager Primary Mental Health Service, 9217 7210,
Closing Date:10 November 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Code of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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