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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3), Cherry Creek

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight -16

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

- Looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) to Work in a state of the art purpose built Youth Justice Centre
- Youth Justice Centre based between Geelong and Werribee
- Permanent Part Time 16 hours per fortnight, five weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About the Role

Join the Cherry Creek Primary Health Service as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 and provide vital mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) care to young people in custody.

Working within a state-of-the-art, purpose-built health facility, you will deliver recovery-oriented assessment, treatment and ongoing care while supporting positive health outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver mental health and AOD assessment, treatment and continuing care to young people
- Provide harm reduction education and deliver AOD programs to individuals and groups
- Develop care plans and coordinate referrals and support, including transition planning on release
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and service development

What We're Looking For

- Registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with AHPRA and eligibility for Grade 3 classification
- Demonstrated clinical experience supporting young people with mental health and AOD concerns




- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and working collaboratively in a complex environment

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Secure Standards

- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

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