Registered Nurse

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registered Nurse. Terms and conditions vacancy

Frankston Hospital
Permanent Full Time


• Multi-disciplinary team
• Leading Mental Health Service
• Salary Packaging

About Peninsula Health
Peninsula Health provides public healthcare services to residents of the Mornington Peninsula.

Our hospitals and emergency departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud, and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care ad aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.

Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do, guided by our values of Services, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. The RN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death.
Peninsula Health Mental Health Service is committed to the principles of Recovery- Orientated Practice. It aims to provide timely and equitable access to a quality service, and actively supports and encourages consumer and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services. The catchment area includes the former local government areas of Frankston, Chelsea and the Shires of Mornington, Flinders and Hastings
The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager/Nurse Unit Manager. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary staff, the Registered Nurse provides recovery orientated care to inpatient consumers of the service and their families/carers.
In order to achieve their position outcomes the Registered Nurse will develop effective partnerships with all staff including medical, nursing and allied health staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document comprehensive nursing care within the area in accordance with best practice and Peninsula Health values.
• Ensure the safety of the public, patients and staff in relation to the provision of a safe environment from both OH&S and Infection Control Perspectives.
• Complete all mandatory training as per hospital policy and participate in organised training and development activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff and the supervision and instruction of students.**

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of a graduate year program
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014, the National Standards for Mental Health Services 2010, and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards including EQuIP and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Able to use basic computer software applications.
• Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

How to apply

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Other Information

• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.

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Enquiries: Michelle Lawrence
Ph: 97847309
Applications Close: 23/07/2018

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