About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Registered Nurse to extend their clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty area of mental health nursing. The post graduate program extends for a 12-month period and is a part time (64 hours per fortnight) supernumerary position which is supported by an experienced cohort of Registered Mental Health Nurses. In addition to this, there will be the provision of regular Professional Development and Clinical Supervision to ensure development of specialist skills that are utilised in mental health nursing. 

This position will help develop skills in delivering a broad range of mental health care and services to consumers within a mental health environment.

 Position Overview

• Fixed Term, part time (64 hours per fortnight) 12 months commencing end of Jan 2025
• Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $72,404 - $96,608 per annum, pro rata + superannuation

 What you bring

• Registration with the APHRA, as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for team collaboration
• Strong understanding of legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented practices
• Enrolment in, or aspiration to complete, postgraduate studies in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (preferred)

 What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical supervision.
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 19 January 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification of Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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