2018 Mental Health Transition Registered Nurse Program

Summary about this job

Detail information about job 2018 Mental Health Transition Registered Nurse Program. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part Time Fixed term 12 month contract (0.8 EFT)
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

ABOUT THE ROLES:

Mercy Mental Health Program is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses with a passion for Mental Health and a desire to specialise in this exciting area of nursing. 

• Part Time, Fixed Term positions  - 0.8EFT (5 positions available)
• Commencing in August 2018 (12 month contract)
• The Mental Health Transition Program offers experienced Registered Nurses an excellent opportunity to develop as a skilled Mental Health Nurse in an Adult Mental Health Unit, supported by clinical educators, preceptors and the opportunity to complete an academic program providing credit points towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
• The program offers an opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse in an Adult Mental Health unit, supported by clinical educators, preceptors and structured study days
• Mercy Mental Health has positions available at both Werribee and Footscray sites.

ABOUT YOU:

• A passion for mental health nursing and a strong desire to increase your knowledge and skills
• Enthusiastic to learn and participate in a structured academic program which provided credit points towards a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of 12 months experience working as a Registered Nurse
• Current valid Victorian drivers licence

ABOUT US:

Mercy Mental Health supports people in south west metropolitan Melbourne with severe and complex mental illnesses by providing acute and community-based care. Services are available to adults through acute inpatient programs, residential rehabilitation programs and crisis and community recovery-focused treatment programs. We also offer inpatient and community specialist perinatal mental health services to women and infants in western Victoria.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation employing over 8500 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and women’s health services, early parenting services and home care services.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Values driven culture
• Salary packaging benefits
• Leadership Capability Framework to support your career progression and development 
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Thrive @ Mercy – our health & wellbeing hub supporting you to be the best you can be
• Stepping Stones – our flexibility framework supporting your growth and work life balance
• Fully funded childcare referral service

To find out more about these exciting initiatives, please visit Mercy Health Careers homepage (http://careers.mercy.com.au/)

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

To apply and/or to view the position description, please click “Apply”

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Enquiries to:  Emily Stowell, Clinical Nurse Consultant, 9928 7444 or [email protected]

Quote Ref No: MMH 69

Applications Close: Friday, 27 July 2018