Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Mental Health Services (MHS) division provides best practice nursing care for consumers in a recovery oriented model through assessment and clinical planning, in an inpatient 24/7 and community outpatient setting. Collaboratively our service provision is supported by our Mental Health Community teams and the Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC), providing excellence in care to the broader community in the South West region of Victoria. 

As an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) these positions work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to undertake a range of assessments and contribute to the clinical planning of individual care for each client. You will support the development and maintaining of a high quality care environment including promote and participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives.

This is a fixed term part time (64 hours per fortnight) position commencing in January 2025 until January 2026.

What you bring

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in Mental Health Nursing.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a Specialist Undergraduate Psychiatric Nursing Program.
• Proven ability to:
  • Mentor, educate, and train nursing staff.
  • Develop and deliver professional development programs.
  • Collaborate effectively with senior nurses and program managers.
• Completion of, or willingness to undertake, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Additional qualifications or experience in education and training (preferred but not essential).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary mental health nursing practices.

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.

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, 12 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 Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4.

 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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