Registered Psychiatric Nurse Gr3 | Casual Correctional Health

• Casual positions available
• On call opportunities available
• Western suburbs based
• Ongoing training and develop opportunities

Why work for St Vincent’s Correctional Health Service?

• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients
• Use your skills and experience to support a multidisciplinary team
• Career development opportunities in a growing service
• Unique and rewarding work environment

About the Role
This key role in the Primary Mental Health team will provide psychiatric nursing services to the patient population at Port Phillip Prison. You will be responsible for patient treatment, management, assessment and ongoing reviews. As well as, crisis assessment, development of risk management plans and engaging the patient in the development of their mental health recovery plans including referrals to other service needs, discharge planning and liaison with external stake holders

Classifications for the RPN position will range from NP81 - NP74 ($51.08 - $56.73 per hour + 25% casual loading).

Your Contribution
You are a motivated, engaging, and compassionate person who is looking to make a difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable. You will bring demonstrated psychiatric nursing experience to the role and hold a post graduate qualification in Mental Health. You are a team player with exceptional communication skills which will allow you to direct and encourage a multidisciplinary team.

You will also have:

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain
• Current driver’s licence

Benefits

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent's Correctional Health Service (SVCHS)
SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) has 20 subacute inpatient beds, providing primary mental health care to persons in custody at Port Phillip Prison, Laverton. Port Phillip Prison is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. St. John’s inpatient unit is a 20 bed subacute medical ward providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. On site services include, haemodialysis, palliative care, complex wound management, day oncology treatments, post-surgical/early discharge care, infectious disease management and rehabilitation programs.

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.

Application
Please 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 SVHM.

SVHA 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).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.