- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
- Permanent Full Time Position
- Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Grade 2 to be part of the team within NWMH’s Secure Extended Care Unit.
Life With Us:
NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) provides a comprehensive, integrated range of services to people with a serious mental illness in North-Western Melbourne. A multi-disciplinary workforce of 1,800 staff provides services through four Area Adult Mental Health Services (North West, Mid West, Inner West and Northern), an Aged Persons’ Mental Health Program and a Youth Mental Health Service – ORYGEN Youth Health. NWMH is a clinical service of Melbourne Health and operates in partnership with Northern Health and Western Health.
The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU) is a secure extended care facility serving three Area Mental Health Services within Metropolitan Melbourne. The service provides intensive assessment and treatment to consumers suffering from enduring psychosis who may also be experiencing a number of other complex issues.
Job To Be Proud Of:
AMHRU is seeking an energetic and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our clinical team. Successful applicants will be rewarded with excellent professional supports and further professional development opportunities, within an environment that fosters initiative and creativity.
Your Contribution:
- Highly developed clinical nursing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families and other service providers
- Proven nursing skills and relevant experience in working with client’s severe psychosis
- Committed to the provision of a client-centred and recovery-focused care
Note: The successful applicant will be required to work rostered shifts – morning, afternoon and night shift.
Our Commitment to You:
- NWMH boasts a sophisticated learning structure and we pride ourselves on supporting continuing professional development
- We are a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff health service, peer support program and EAP
- Reward & Recognition Programs
Connect With Us:
Get to know us at www.nwmh.org.au or click ‘Apply Now’.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.