Registered Nurse (Norfolk)
St John of God Pinelodge Clinic | Permanent Full-time | Salary Packaging & Corporate Discounts | Professional Development | Parking Available
Summary about this job
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: St John of God Health Care Inc
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-1755-7236
Fax: +61-8-6483-6158
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Detail information about job Registered Nurse (Norfolk). Terms and conditions vacancy
Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.
With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.
The Position
St John of God Pinelodge Clinic is a 54-bed private hospital offering specialised psychiatric and drug and alcohol treatment and care, and is located in Dandenong, a South Eastern suburb of Melbourne. Encompassing in-patient services, day-patient therapy programs and a community outreach service, St. John of God Pinelodge Clinic prides itself on providing dynamic and recovery based care for all our patients, throughout all stages of their recovery.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our friendly, dynamic team on the Norfolk Unit. Norfolk is a 36 bed specialised mental health unit providing patient centred and progressive psychiatric care to those with varying psychiatric presentations from the age of 18.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic caregiver who would be responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care, supervision and preceptorship of graduate and undergraduate nurses. This position will be offered on a permanent full time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight, across a 7-day rotating roster.
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, possession of a post-graduate qualification in Mental Health or equivalent and clinical skills in the area of Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Nursing are essential for further consideration.
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
- Post Graduate Mental Health qualification or equivalent.
- Advanced clinical skills, knowledge and experience in the areas of Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis nursing.
- Ability to conduct relevant risk assessments including mental health risk assessment, mental state examinations and Drug and Alcohol assessments.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to delegate, motivate and work as an effective member of the team.
- Ability to educate patients, family and staff.
- Sound planning and organisational skills.
The Benefits:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Excellent Employee Benefits & Corporate Discounts
- Friendly & Supportive Team Environment
- Onsite Parking & Uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
* All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description) *
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
Applications Close: 26/07/2018
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