Position Details
Reference Number 51294
Position Title Mental Health Nurse
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Location Austin Hospital
Department / Ward / Clinical Area Secure Extended Care Unit
Hours per Week 38.00
Position Summary
  • SECURE EXTENDED CARE UNIT (SECU)  
  • Heidelberg location - Austin Campus  
  • Permanent Full time / Part time hours available 
  • $69k-$92k base + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time) 

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is a regional service, which provides a rehabilitation and recovery service to individuals with treatment resistant illnesses who also need the support of a secure environment. The Unit has 25 beds and services the Northern, North East, North West and Inner East. 

About the role:  

As an Austin Health Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in designated medical specialties, in order to optimize health outcomes for the community.

Key responsibilities will see you:   

  • Support a philosophy of care, which is patient focused, from admission to discharge, and where the family is welcome in the carers team 
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education and patient rights 
  • Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through personal professional development, to plan, prioritize and implement holistic patient care   

About you:    

You will be someone who enjoys working as a part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.  You’ll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset.

You’ll further have:    

  • Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration  
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurse clinical experience and knowledge  
  • A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety 
  • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 

Our benefits:  

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:  

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging 
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program   
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists  
  • Five weeks annual leave  

Inclusion at Austin:

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.   

Work with us!  

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager. 

Inclusion at Austin Health

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration?
Essential: Have you received a minimum of 3 COVID-19 vaccinations?
Desirable: Do you hold a post graduate certificate in Mental Health Nursing?
Contact Person Jiji Jacob
Contact Number (03) 9496 6455
Alternate Contact Person Salliece Byford
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9496 3198
Closing Date 14/05/2024
Position Description
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