Older Adult Mental Health

Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3

• 0.8 FTE to 1.0 FTEpermanent position
• Kew location
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated enrolled nurse to join our Aged Person's Mental Health Service community team. You will be visiting clients to administer and monitor medication, review risk and provide support to reduce impact of illness and enhance independence to our clients and carers in a variety of community and residential settings.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal, assessment care planning and case support skills. Previous experience in aged or community care and psychiatry is necessary. The position is generally office hours but with potential for rostered out of hours and weekend short shifts based on client need.

Classifications for this position will range from Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3 PE 50 - PE53 ($75,826 - $80,880 per annum pro rata)

About St Vincent's and Aged Mental Health
St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. SVHM Mental Health service consists of a variety of inpatient, specialist and community programs and utilises a strengths/recovery orientated approach. The St Vincent's Older Adult Mental Health Service comprises community care via the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT) and Residential Support Team (RSP), inpatient care via Normanby Unit (20 bed acute mental health inpatient care) and continuing care via the Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs).

• We believe in a recovery approach, based on people's personal strengths
• We believe that people have the capacity to recover, reclaim and transform their lives
• You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumers

Your Contribution

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience including providing care for consumers with a serious mental illness and complex needs
• Strong understanding of evidenced based practice
• Current Victorian Driver's License and able to drive St Vincent's vehicles
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

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 clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
• If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected] and include the JR number

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

The team is based at St George's Hospital, Cotham Road Kew.

For further details please contact Ms Sarjana Muthusamy, Team Leader, Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team on 9231 8443