Want to work in Bendigo and Transform Lives in a Thriving Regional Community!
Join an exciting and fast-growing regional health service that blends the convenience of city life with the stunning freedom and beauty of regional Victoria. With more than 5,000 staff and volunteers, we're expanding rapidly to meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Here's your chance to make a real difference in the community, helping them deliver world-class healthcare while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle!
Why Choose This role?
* Expansive Service Area: Covering a quarter of the size of Victoria, Bendigo Health delivers care to an extensive region. With our central campus in Bendigo, we also operate in areas like Mildura, Swan Hill, Echuca, Kyneton, and Castlemaine.
* Comprehensive Healthcare Offerings: From emergency and maternity services to aged care, oncology, renal dialysis, and psychiatric care, our 700-bed facility treats over 45,000 inpatients annually, performs more than 15,000 surgeries, and welcomes 1,600 newborns every year. Join us to be part of a service that touches every aspect of healthcare.
* High-Impact, High-Tech Facilities: Work in our state-of-the-art hospital, complete with 11 operating theatres, critical care, emergency wards, and direct access to a helipad for swift patient transfers. You'll use the latest medical technologies to provide excellent care.
About the Role
As part of the Clinical Operations Division, you'll be responsible for:
* Planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality nursing care in consultation with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and their carers.
* Providing customer-focused care in collaboration with an expert team of psychiatrists, medical officers, nursing staff, occupational therapists, and social workers.
* Supporting patient recovery through the use of innovative care models like Safewards, focusing on identifying triggers, coping strategies, and managing their mental health conditions.
* Offering mentorship to less experienced nurses and students, while also conducting mental, social, and physical assessments to create individualized treatment and recovery plans.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
* Help shape the mental health recovery journeys of a diverse range of patients.
* Work within a multidisciplinary environment where your skills and leadership will directly improve patient outcomes.
* Ensure that families and carers are part of the support system, providing a holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
Why You'll Love Working with them:
* Supportive Culture: At Bendigo Health, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring, passionate, and trustworthy environment. We are dedicated to Excellent Care-Every Person, Every Time.
* Continuous Growth: We are committed to your professional development. You'll have access to ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly expanding health service.
* Work-Life Balance: Living and working in Bendigo means enjoying the best of both worlds-a vibrant, growing city surrounded by beautiful landscapes, all without the pressures of metropolitan life.
Qualifications and Skills:
We're seeking individuals with:
* A postgraduate diploma (or working towards one) in mental health or a related field.
* Strong understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and its clinical applications.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
* If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an innovative, growing healthcare provider, apply now or send you CV to keelan.gand-hunt@twrecruitment.com.au