Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3

Stvincenthhc

Truganina, Victoria, Australia
Np81 - np83 ($100,932.00 - $108,435.60 py, pro rat...
Not specified (assumed on-site due to the prison setting)
Patient risk assessment and management
Mental health recovery plans
Comprehensive health screening
St Vincent's Hospital is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 for a full or part-time position at Port Phillip Prison in Truganina, Victoria. The role focuses on providing psychiatric nursing services, conducting patient assessments, and developing mental health recovery plans within a correctional environment

Job Summary

  • You will provide psychiatric nursing services to the medical inpatient population at Port Phillip Prison within the St Johns unit, principally involving patient risk assessment and management.
  • This role is responsible for delivering high quality primary mental health care, responding to risk, conducting assessments, supporting unwell individuals and coordinating referrals.
  • Excellent benefits including salary packaging, confidential employee counselling, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Matching Summary

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St Vincent's Hospital is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 for a full or part-time position at Port Phillip Prison in Truganina, Victoria. The role focuses on providing psychiatric nursing services, conducting patient assessments, and developing mental health recovery plans within a correctional environment.

Salary

NP81 - NP83 ($100,932.00 - $108,435.60 per annum, pro rata); Not specified; Excellent benefits including salary packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient risk assessment and management
  • mental health recovery plans
  • comprehensive health screening
  • mental state examinations
  • accurate documentation
  • liaising with external stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-focused employee counselling
  • healthy work/life balance encouraged
  • culture of continuous improvement
  • welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Nursing
  • Current Practicing Certificate
  • Post registration qualification in Mental Health
  • Minimum 5 years' post graduate experience
  • Ability to be available for on-call/re-call

Work Rights

Not specified

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