Job Description:Excellent advantages including salary packagingFriendly and supportive team environmentPermanent, part time 0.6FTEAbout the RoleThe Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, under the supervision of the ANUM/RPN 2 on shift, will be responsible for the delivery of high quality consumer care within the team environment.
To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team, in a service that actively promotes recovery orientated practice.Administer medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policiesContribute effectively in clinical review processes and team activitiesProvide high quality clinical services to consumersClassifications for this position will range from Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 PE21 – YD22 ($78,577 - $82,076 per annum pro rata)Your Contribution Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of APHRAEnrolled Nurse.
Medication Endorsement.Post registration qualification in relevant area of specialty or in process of achieving same.A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Free car parkingDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout Footbridge CCUFootbridge CCU is a 20 bed residential mental health service, operating ******** days per year.
We support consumers to maintain and improve their mental health.
We support consumers to work on their personal recovery goals.
Footbridge also provides rehabilitation, support with maximizing NDIS and discharge planning to permanent accommodation.Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHMSVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.




You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENTSt.
Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.
The adult mental health service components are: The Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), the 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincent's Hospital site, the North Fitzroy PARC and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS).
Community mental health services comprise the Triage and Crisis assessment and Treatment (CAT) Service and the Primary Intervention Care Team (PICT) includes Extended Triage and HOPE (Suicide Prevention), Continuing Care (CCT), Mobile Support and Treatment (MST) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services.
A Consultation & Liaison Service is provided to the health service.
NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service, the Body Image and Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (BETRS) and NEVIL Training Cluster are regional services.
Statewide services are the Victorian Dual Disability Service and the Victorian Transcultural Mental Health.
The Acute Inpatient Service includes 5 beds designated as the Koori State-wide Inpatient Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.St Vincent's Mental Health is committed the recruitment and retention of high quality staff.
We aim to support staff to maintain and develop their skills to provide excellent clinical care and to meet their own personal and career goals.
The service has a strong education and research focus in addition to affiliations with a number of universities and educational institutions.
All St Vincent's Mental Health clinical staff are expected to be familiar, and practice in a manner consistent with the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce.Footbridge CCU is a 20 bed residential mental health service, operating ******** days per year.
We support consumers to maintain and improve their mental health.
We support consumers to work on their personal recovery goals.
Footbridge also provides rehabilitation, support with maximizing NDIS and discharge planning to permanent accommodation.POSITION PURPOSEThe Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, under the supervision of the ANUM/RPN 2 on shift, will be responsible for the delivery of high quality consumer care within the team environment.
To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team,



in a service that actively promotes recovery orientated practice.POSITION DUTIESWork within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated PracticeProvide high quality clinical services to consumersAdminister medication in accordance with hospital procedures, protocols and policiesContribute effectively in clinical review processes and team activitiesDisplay active participation in professional development and learning opportunitiesDisplay a high standard of clinical practice and professional conduct at all times, providing clinical support to other members of the multi-disciplinary teamAssist with medical and diagnostic procedures carried out on the unitMaintenance of all documentation in line with SVMH policiesWork in accordance to legislative requirements of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act ****Participate in ongoing education by attending training and contribute to the orientation and development of new staffRespond to diversity by demonstrating culturally competent practiceYou will support Consumers in becoming experts and leaders of their own care by:Actively upholding a culture of hope by using optimistic language supporting people and celebrating consumer's recovery effortsWorking with people to support and sustain existing resources, assets, networks and relationships and access opportunities, resources and services to achieve their recovery goalsSharing information openly with consumersActively challenging stigmatizing attitudes, discrimination and social exclusionProviding education about medication, self-help, coping strategies and symptom managementSELECTION CRITERIAESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSCertificate, Diploma, or Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of APHRAEnrolled Nurse.
Medication Endorsement.Post registration qualification in relevant area of specialty or in process of achieving same.OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated ability in working as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.
This includes the supervision of students, and contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and Group SupervisionA comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act(including amendments) and other relevant legislationCommitment to working collaboratively and effectively with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of St. Vincent's Health (including consumers, carers, family members and community agencies)Previous experience working in a mental health setting under a recovery oriented frameworkClosing Date:7 November *******:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at ****** Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct

📌 Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne