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ACT– Mental Health RN–ACTHealth Centre - Full Time
Are you a passionateMental Health RNlooking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcaresetting?
We'relooking forMental Health RNswho are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.
What's on offer
Market-competitive salary
-attractiveremunerationaligned to experience and market rates
Quality patient centred care
-low acuity in a secure ADF setting
Work-life balance
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predictable hours
Civilian Role -
be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
Progress your learning -
Paid CPDleave,reservist/volunteer leave
Practical Perks
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Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
About ACT Health Centre
Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-**** and is a large facility. It services approximately **** military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward whichoperates24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health,pharmaceuticaland physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation aregenerally *********Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groupsrequiredfor weekend and on-call shifts).
This role is working Day shift Monday, Wednesday and Friday and working **** to **** on Tuesday and Thursday.
What you'll do
Deliver high-qualitymental healthcare to Defence members
Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
Undertaking assessments,interventions,managing medications,formulating treatment and care plansfor individuals and groupeducation sessions
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount
What you bring
Unrestricted AHPRA registration as aRegistered Nurse
One of the following:
ACMHNcredentialed
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health trained nurse /UKtrained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
Minimum two years'PostRN general registrationexperiencewithinlast five yearsinmental health withinaPrimary HealthcareSettingor Specialist Mental Health Setting
Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in'Focussed Psychological Strategies' and 'Psychological Therapy' asperMedicare Schedule
Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
Australian CitizenshiprequiredtoobtainBaseline Security Clearance
Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
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