Transition to Mental Health Nursing
About Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in healthcare delivery, improvement, research, and education. We provide health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Job Details
* Employment type: Part-Time
* Location: Melbourne/Victoria
This permanent, part-time (0.8EFT) position is based at The Alfred Hospital's Adult Inpatient Units or Community Care Units, or Aged Mental Health Services as a Registered Nurse Grade 2 (Pending experience).
What You'll Do
You will be involved in an innovative mental health program that makes a real difference. As a member of our supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will have frequent professional development opportunities, regular professional supervision, and regular study days.
About the Role
This position offers experience for Registered Nurses to transition smoothly from General Nursing to Mental Health with support through our Switch transition to mental health nursing program. You will develop skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning, and knowledge of Mental Health nursing care and practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively consult, liaise, and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, and other professionals.
* Ability and flexibility to work on a rotating shift work roster in either area is required.
About You
We are looking for a high performer who is consumer-focused, a team player, and motivated and enthusiastic. To be eligible, you must have:
* Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse.
* Australian working rights (Visa holders, please upload your visa and passport with your application).
* Full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination.
* Be willing to undergo a Background Check.
What We Offer
We offer great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health, including wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, novated leasing, and discounted health insurance and banking. Our location is close to public transport, shops, and cafes.
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, apply now by including your resume and cover letter.