Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Correctional Health - West Melbourne

Statewide VIC

9 Aug 2021 Permanent

TBA

Registered Nurse/RN
Mental Health/Psychiatry

Details

  • Unique environment with a real opportunity to make a difference
  • Nurse-led model of primary healthcare offering significant autonomy
  • Full-time and part-time roles

 

The Position

As the registered nurse you will be responsible for:

  • Develop and review patients mental health care plans, in consultation with the patient
  • Closely monitor patients mental state and provide thorough mental health assessments and risk assessments in an outpatient setting
  • Provide primary mental health discharge planning
  • Provide primary health care support to patients, throughout their stay at the correctional facility
  • Liaise with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated patient management

 

The Location

Located in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.

 

Essential Criteria

  • Bachelor’s in nursing and Post Grad qualification in Mental Health (applicants who have already started their Post Grad in Mental Health will also be considered)
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
  • Recent experience as a Mental Health Nurse
  • Superior communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Intermediate to advanced PC skills

 

About Nursing Jobs Australia

Nursing Jobs Australia is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.

Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.

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To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Elly Blakeley at enquiries@nursingjobsaustralia.com or call us on 1300 444 100.

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