Drake Medox continues to be one of Australia's most recognised and esteemed providers of complex homecare services. Our team of registered nurses and support workers provides quality homecare support to families and individuals who require all levels of support at home or in the community. Our philosophy is simple; the right support makes all the difference allowing each of our clients to truly live their best life. If you'd like to join our team and make a difference in someone's life, we are currently recruiting for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Melbourne.

Your benefits
We truly value each team member, and our commitment is to create a working environment where you can thrive and succeed in your role as a Registered Nurse. We understand the importance of having great work perks available to reward and recognise our amazing care teams. We can offer you:

• Monthly rosters
• Paid training
• Above award pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance with flexible hours
• Recognition program
• Referral program
• Regular shifts
• Dedicated team
• Team events
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and more!

About the role:

The RPN will need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring patients understand and maintain the best possible physical health, as well as an understanding of the most effective delivery of Evidence-Based Practice. They will also need a comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation; a sound knowledge of and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, person-centred care planning and the ability to deliver acute mental health nursing care from a Strengths Based, Recovery-Focused framework.

The RPN will also demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills to facilitate good consultation, liaison and negotiation with patients, carers, family members, and various other members of a multi-disciplinary team. The position requires a high performer who is customer focused, a team player, and is self-directed, motivated and enthusiastic. This position involves a rotating shift work roster

Your key responsibilities

Our team is looking for a dedicated and passionate RN who can undertake the following key responsibilities:

* Take reasonable care for your safety and wellbeing and that of others.

* Work in your scope of practice and seek help where required.

* Work in partnership with consumers, patients and where applicable carers and families.

* Contribute to the Multidisciplinary team is assessing, planning and evaluating treatment plans for consumers receiving inpatient care

* Provide nursing specific interventions based on National Health Standards and comprehensive care.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues across all teams.

* Work within the guiding principles of Trauma Informed and least restrictive care.

* Contribute to the inpatient safewards model through clinical practice and portfolio groups.

* Continue to learn through mandatory training and other learning activities.

* Participation in formal performance and annual discussion review processes.

* Operate within the legal frameworks e.g. Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

* Seek feedback on your work including participation in annual performance discussion.

* Speak up for safety, our values and wellbeing.

* Prioritise wellbeing and ensure safe work practices are developed and adhered to in their area.

To join the team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

* Registration as a registered nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

* Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or, Bachelor Degree in Nursing plus a Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Grade 2

Essential: * Commitment to live the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together. * Excellent organisation, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. * Proven clinical ability and relevant experience in psychiatry. * Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation, policies and strategic directions of Public Mental Health Services. * Demonstrated capacity and initiative to work with limited direction. * Ability to problem solve, negotiate and communicate with staff and other service providers. * A knowledge of professional supervision and evidence-based practice. * A knowledge of NSQHS Standards and relevance to nursing practice in Mental Health * Knowledge of the ACMHN Nursing Standards * Ability to provide high quality education in Psychiatric Nursing to student nurses. * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development * An understanding of and commitment to the philosophical foundations, processes and environments that support recovery * Comply with all legal requirements pertaining to the position including responsibility for maintaining current registration as required by your professional organisation or other applicable Acts. * Work in accordance with the letter of appointment. * Travel throughout the catchment area and across service sites may be required. * Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team * Ability to engage, liaise and consult with relevant family members and carers as well as a broad range of health professionals and community agencies.

Desirable:

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are highly encouraged to apply * Experience in working with ACCHO and Aboriginal Communities and Families * Current Drivers Licence * Excellent computer/IT skills

Note: Role involves rostered shifts, across 7 days of the week; including weekend and night duty

We are also looking for someone with great communication skills, who works well in a team, has a caring and supportive nature, and is client focused.

Start your application
If you are ready for a new and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. We look forward to hearing from you.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

RIGHT TO WORK

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.