About the role
South West Healthcare's Mental Health Services Directorate is seeking an experienced mental health nurse to fill the role: Consultation Liaison Nurse. This exciting role will support the health service in managing mental health issues experienced by patients within the general hospital.
You will be supported by the Senior Mental Health Nurse, along with the Mental Health Access and Medical Teams to undertake this integral role which provides support and links between other hospitals within the region.
The role entails working to improve outcomes in patient care from a mental health perspective through working directly with patients and families. An additional focus is increasing the capacity of staff to recognise and attend to the mental health needs of patients in these settings, making this a highly rewarding role.
The position is a full time permanent position.
What you bring
As Consultation Liaison Nurse you will have developed experience and skills in conducting triage, intake assessment and case management of people who present with complex physical and mental health conditions.
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
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 34,000 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.wonderfulwarrnambool.com.au/
How to apply
A position description and further details can be found at our website under Careers.
For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Rochelle Hine (Manager Warrnambool Adult Mental Health Service) on (03) 5563 4333 or email rhine@swh.net.au or Jodi Radley (Senior Mental Health Nurse) on (03) 5564 6003 or email jradley@swh.net.au
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020, 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
Applications are to be submitted online via our website only under Careers and need to include: an application letter, full personal particulars, qualifications and experience; together with the names of two (2) referees by Sunday 8th March 2020.
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
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