About the Organisation/n

/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 Chance/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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Skilled 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 workplace

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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

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📌 Registered Mental Health Nurse: Correctional Settings Melbourne
🏢 Talent Quarter Pty
📍 Melbourne