• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Permanent, part time, 0.8 FTE

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Senior Clinicians (Senior Staff Group), and in conjunction with team members, you will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment, and support to consumers and carers. The ANUM will deliver case management using the Strengths Model a recovery recovery-orientated approach to an identified caseload and psychiatric nursing specific interventions.

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer-focused care
• Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of patients
• Undertake nursing assessments and independently institute nursing care for consumers

Classifications for this position will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP83 - NP74 ($108435 - $112,091 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration.
• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRA, Division 1 or 3, and a current Practicing Certificate.
• Post registration qualification in relevant area of specialty.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in mental health.
• 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
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

About Footbridge CCU

Footbridge CCU is a 20 bed community residential service for consumers with a mental illness and complex psycho-social issues. The service consists of a mixture of single units and shared units. We operate on the principles of recovery orientated practice, utilising the strengths model.

There are two streams provided by Footbridge CCU, the Recovery Review Program (RRP) and the Intensive Recovery Review Program (IRP). The RRP is a 6 week comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, out of which recommendations are made about the most suitable care and support options. Where a stay at Footbridge is recommended, the consumer is invited into the IRP.

The IRP is an intensive program focusing on the individual's recovery goals, discharge planning and future supports required. This is done through case management, utilising the skills of allied health and nursing staff. The anticipated length of stay in IRP is 18-24 months.

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.