Casual Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 | Correctional Health Apply 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 Role This 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 Contribution You 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 Benefits Salary 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's St 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.Application Please 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr