Registered and Enrolled Nurses - Adult Mental Health Clayton

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Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Full Time Ongoing,Part Time Ongoing,Fixed Term Full Time,Fixed Term Part Time

About Monash Health 

Monash Health is an impressive organisation of seven public hospitals, 21 community health sites, five aged care facilities, university affiliated international research and tertiary education. We provide healthcare for the entire lifespan from pre-birth to palliative care and all stages in between that supports the delivery of clinical care. 

About Acute Adult inpatient Unit – Mental Health P Block

P Block at Monash Medical Centre Clayton, is a 31 Bed unit which sits within the Adult Bed Based Service under the Mental Health program. The service provides Short term inpatient management and treatment during an acute phase of Mental illness, through until management within the community is a safe option. With the provision of a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, both patients and families are able to learn about the impact of illness and explore ways to better manage within their environment with coping strategies as they move toward recovery.

About the Role

• Permanent Part time and full time positions are available for the right Registered and Enrolled nurses looking to work across Mental Health ay Monash Medical Centre.
• Delivering support and day to day nursing care to patients and families during crisis and transition periods of their mental illness
• The position includes working to a rotating roster which includes Night Duty and Weekends 
• Staff are committed to team work, respect and collaboration in providing excellent and accountable high quality care and service delivery for all patients and their families/carers
• support, supervision, mentoring  and coaching the new and junior mental health RNs and ENs,

About you

Providing the best possible care and striving for excellence in being a clinical nursing expert are amongst the reasons that keep you coming back to work. You understand the importance of service delivery and improvement. Amongst your rewards is the satisfaction of providing comfort and assistance and best outcomes for your patients. 

• You are empowered by, and have an interest in improving the way we care for our Mental Health clients as we work within a recovery based framework
• You understand and demonstrate the values set within an organisation within every aspect of your practice and role model others to do the same
• You communicate and have the ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate openness to change and innovation within the workplace
• You have a passion for improving patient outcomes

What you Need: 

• Have a current AHPRA registration
• Mental Health Nursing experience
• Will have completed or be working towards post graduate qualifications in Mental Health
• Focus on Patient-Centred Recovery Focused Care 
• Relevant working visa

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive learning environment should you wish to undertake Post-Graduate studies
• Mentorship and Career guidance
• Educational support to further your Acute Clinical Skills and expand your knowledge base
• Support to attend Conferences and Courses

In addition, as an employee of the largest public health organisation in Victoria, you will receive benefits such as Salary Packaging, access to onsite staff car parking, uniform and Employee Assistance Program.

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace.

Any offer of employment will be confirmed on the successful outcome of a Police Check. You may be invited to participate in a video interview.

Please note that applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health Mercury System only. Email applications will not be accepted.  

 

Enquiries: Amanda Haslam
Ph: 0407252976
Applications Close: 31/07/2018

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