Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2) - Aged Psychiatry
Alfred Health
- Caulfield, VIC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- MAT Leave Appointment - Ending 16th September 2024
- Part Time - 0.8 EFT (64 Hours)
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
- Great Staff Benefits
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
AMAH services comprise five programs: * Consultation Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry
- Child and Youth Mental Health (including headspace)
- Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
- Adult Community Mental Health
- Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry
The position will provide the incumbent the opportunity to develop skills in community and develop a portfolio of community support services. Baringa operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. ARCC provides a graduated model of residential rehabilitation for people with mental illness and associated disability unable to be supported in less intensive community options.Qualification & Experience RequiredEssential
- Registration with APHRA as a nurse.
- A current driver's licence is essential.
- Post registration experience is essential, preferably in inpatient or residential rehabilitation settings.
- Demonstrable record of safe and appropriate clinical practice with sound risk and mental state assessment skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of key aspects of Mental Health Act and other relevant Acts.
- A high performance, team player who is customer focussed, motivated and enthusiastic.
- Postgraduate experience
- Experience of running therapeutic groups
- Experience in supporting consumers with AOD interventions
- Salary Packaing
- Discount Health Insurance
- Staff Parking
- Close Proximity to Public Transport