Casual Registered Mental Health Nurse
Provide positive health outcomes in a unique environment
Play a critical role in improving community safety
Use your skills and experience to influence positive behavioural change
Ongoing training and support
Casual Salary $57.77 - $60.18 per hour
Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, based near Sale, regional Victoria and delivers comprehensive, professional, nursing services in a correctional setting.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the primary objective of the Registered Mental Health Nurse is to enhance suicide prevention programs and strategies at the Fulham Correctional Centre.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Define and maintain the standard of nursing practice within the Correctional Centre
Develop mental health nursing care plans for prisoners with a P rating
Coordinate and undertake physical and mental health assessments on all new receptions entering the Correctional Centre
Develop and implement suicide / self-harm strategies and regularly assess their effectiveness
Skills & Experience
To succeed in the role, you will possess the following:
Completed Psychiatric Registered Nurse training
Current AHPRA registration
Professional post graduate experience as a Psychiatric Nurse
Competence in the performance of medical emergency, physical assessment, crisis intervention, medical & psychiatric nursing care and venipuncture preferable
Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing psychiatric evaluations
Providing appropriate follow through treatment
Demonstrated knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, GEO's Affirmative Action Plan and Workplace Health and Safety principles.
Information Technology knowledge and skills relevant to role
What we offer:
A safe and healthy working environment
Excellent job security
Competitive salaries
Professional development opportunities
Many other employee (and family) benefits
Fitness Passport – subsidised Gym Membership
Additional Information
To obtain further information, please click here to download the position description or contact the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre on (03) 5142 3830 or via email FulhamHR@geogroup.com.au.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Button on this advertisement to lodge an application. Complete a short questionnaire, as part of the application process.
Applications must include a resume and a one-page cover letter.
Applications close Midnight Saturday 16th November
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply
We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:
INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE
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