Mental Health Nurse - Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual
Seeking an experienced registered Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual Mental Health Nurses to work in our medical facilities located in Western Melbourne
Summary about this job
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Correct Care Australasia
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-8-8075-2601
Fax: +61-8-7280-4665
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Detail information about job Mental Health Nurse - Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Diverse and rewarding role
- Nurse-led model of primary healthcare offering significant autonomy
- Genuine Professional Development
If you have a passion for working in primary mental health, if you want to work in a unique environment and make a difference, and if you want to work in a multidisciplinary team that shares your dedication to healthcare without judgement, we have the job you are looking for.
The Company
Correct Care Australasia (Correct Care) is Australia's largest outsourced correctional healthcare provider. Operating across all of Victoria's 14 publicly managed prisons and one private prison, Correct Care provides primary healthcare services to in excess of 5,000 prisoners through a diverse and dispersed workforce of healthcare professionals across metropolitan and rural Victoria.
Correctional settings provide a unique opportunity to address a range of health issues and to meet the health needs of a population that is normally hard to reach.
The Role
We are currently looking for suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Registered Mental Health Nurse (Division 1) to work in our healthcare facilities, Metropolitan Remand Centre, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and the Ravenhall Correctional Centre all located in Western suburbs of Melbourne. Working closely with our medical officers, primary care nursing staff and the Mental Health Unit (staffed by Forensicare), these roles provide an opportunity for the successful candidates to work and make a difference with a vulnerable population.
Previous experience in Correctional Health is not essential, as support and a comprehensive orientation program is provided.
The Person
The successful applicant will have:
- Possess a current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Must have a tertiary qualification in mental health
- Must have at least 1 year post graduate experience working as a mental health nurse
- Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Be committed to delivering quality primary health care services in a correctional environment
- Possess excellent clinical assessment skills and be an effective communicator
- Be committed to timely incident reporting, legislative compliance, documentation and developing stakeholder relationships
- Have knowledge of Legislation and a genuine commitment to standards and quality practice.
- Possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
To Apply
To apply hit the "Apply Now" button. If you would like to have an initial confidential discussion, please contact our HR department on (03) 9252 1700
Please let us know in your cover letter whether you would be interested in a Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual role as an RPN.
Please note: Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and will need to successfully undergo a police check. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.