/n Our client is a leading provider of professional nursing and health services within correctional settings across Victoria. Part of a large, established national organisation, they are committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to the communities they serve./n
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About the Opportunity/n
/n Full-Time Registered Mental Health Nurse positions are now available across multiple locations in regional Victoria and Melbourne’s western metropolitan area. Part-Time arrangements may be available upon discussion./n
/n Reporting to the Health Services Manager, your primary objective will be to enhance suicide prevention programs and strategies within the centre./n
/n Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:/n
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- Defining and maintaining the standard of nursing practice within the centre
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- Developing mental health nursing care plans for prisoners with a P rating
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- Coordinating and undertaking physical and mental health assessments on all new receptions
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- Developing and implementing suicide and self-harm strategies, and regularly assessing their effectiveness
/n Salary on offer/n
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- Full-Time: $112,736.53 p.a.
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- Part-Time: $54.20 p/h
/n Skills & Experience/n
/n To succeed in the role, you will have:/n
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- Completed Psychiatric Registered Nurse training
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- Current AHPRA registration
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- Professional post-graduate experience as a Psychiatric Nurse
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- Competence in medical emergency response, physical assessment, crisis intervention, and medical and psychiatric nursing care (venipuncture preferable)
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- The ability to work without direct, immediate supervision when performing psychiatric evaluations
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- The ability to provide appropriate follow-through treatment
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- Demonstrated knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Workplace Health and Safety principles
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- Information technology knowledge and skills relevant to the role
/n What’s on offer/n
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- Subsidised gym membership via Fitness Passport
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- A secure, secure and healthy working environment
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- Excellent job security
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- Competitive salaries
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- Professional development opportunities
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Union representation
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- Recognition and reward programs, including Employee of the Month, Team Member and Employee of the Year awards
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- Many other employee (and family) benefits, including banking and health insurance discounts