- Mental Health - Drug & Alcohol Inpatient Unit
- Casual role
- Located 5mins from Brisbane CBD
Caring, organised and passionate about excellent patient care- Is this you?
About the role
Damascus Health Services located within Brisbane Private Hospital are seeking an experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join their Mental Health department on a casual basis. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.
About us
Damascus Health Services at Brisbane Private Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse - Mental Health Intake Clinician to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinician who enjoys autonomous practice, complex clinical decision-making, and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Damascus Health Services provides evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing alcohol and prescription or over the counter medication within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The service comprises of 44-bed inpatient beds and a dedicated Day Program service.
As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care to individuals/groups under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
- Administer medications according to state law and organization policy
- Act as a role model for Protected Practice
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 2 years as an EN within a hospital or Drug & Alchohol setting
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Advanced Diploma in Mental Health (desired)
- Enrolled Nurse Qualification in Monitoring and Administering IV Medications
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Advanced level of clinical skills (desired)
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our hospitals are supported by our central support office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous professional development, education & support growth
- Gym passport
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.