Advert title: Senior Nurse - Case Manager 

Position Summary:

• Senior Nurse - Case Manager North East Continuing Care Service (NECCS)
• Based in Heidelberg
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm
• Open to: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Member of the North East Area Mental Health Service (NEAMHS) Case Management Team

About Austin Health:

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

Your new team:

We are a multidisciplinary team of highly passionate, experienced, supportive, collaborative and enthusiastic mental health professionals. Our values underpin everything we do. We are seeking applicants for a new Senior Nurse - Case Manager. This role is a unique opportunity to have a real impact in meeting the needs of one of our community’s most complex and vulnerable cohorts. You will form solid working-relationships within the pre-existing community teams, and foster strong therapeutic relationships with your clients. We support rehabilitation goals through the use of best evidence-based frameworks and assertive case management.

Your contribution:

• You are a team player with a commitment to quality client care
• You are seeking the ‘next step’ in your career through a Senior Nurse position 
• Experience in a relevant mental health setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery and collaborative clinical practice.
• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (2014), the Carer Recognition Act (2012), and Chief Psychiatrists Guidelines

Our Commitment to You:

• We foster a culture that celebrates and respects each and every person
• Generous salary packaging program to maximise your take-home pay
• Conveniently located near public transport
• Short stroll to the Burgundy Street shopping district
• Career development opportunities
• We support work-life balance through:
  • Accrued Day Off every month
  • Opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Program

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out! We are happy to discuss your future with us.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.