Macleod, Yallambie– Mental Health RN–Simpson Health Centre
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Are you a passionateMental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare setting?
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We'relooking forMental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.
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What's on offer
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- Competitive salary- attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
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- Quality patient centred care -low acuity in a secure ADF setting
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- Work-life balance-predictable hours
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- Civilian Role -be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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- Progress your learning -Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
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- Practical Perks- Free in office parking and uniforms provided
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- Wellbeing support - Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts
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About Simpson Health Centre
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Simpson Barracks is located at Yallambie (approx. 40 mins North-East of Melbourne CBD). Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians & operators, electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. The Army base services approximately 6000 Defence members and operates a 9 bed low dependency ward 24/7. The health centre also provides primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and mental health services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
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This role is full time Monday to Friday (day shift)
within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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What you'll do
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- Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
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- Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
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- Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
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- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount
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What you bring
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- Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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- One of the following:
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- ACMHN credentialed
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- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
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- Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
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- Minimum two years' Post RN general registration experience within last five yearsin mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
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- Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' and 'Psychological Therapy' as per Medicare Schedule
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- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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- Australian Citizenshiprequired to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
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- Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
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Who we are
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Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
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Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. To learn more about Serco click here