About the role

We are excited to offer Registered Nurses a unique 12-month supernumerary opportunity within Mental Health Services, with placements available in both Community and Acute Inpatient settings.

South West Healthcare (SWH) will be again conducting this innovative program that allows registered nurses to take on a fully supported role in mental health services. Successful candidates will experience placements in the Community setting, including specialty services, as well as the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU). This role will provide a comprehensive understanding of various assessments and therapeutic interventions, focusing on recovery, trauma-informed care, and family inclusiveness. To further enhance these positions, additional training, education, and clinical supervision will be provided to develop specialist skills utilised in mental health.

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Fixed Term, part-time (64 hours per fortnight) for 12 months, with opportunities for successful applicants to apply for permanent roles in Mental Health afterward.
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary: $68,541 - $96,808 pro rata plus superannuation

What You Bring

• Successful applicants will demonstrate competency in clinical practice.
• Must possess effective communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to deliver high-quality nursing care to clients.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative, skilled professional team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary practices is required.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical supervision.
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values: Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 223 March 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024, with the appropriate classification Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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