Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3

• Full Time Permanent Position based in Melbourne CBD
• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting significant expansion
• RPN3 Y1 - $100,932.00 to RPN3 Y4 - $112,091.16

A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding.

About Forensicare

Forensicare is the state-wide specialist provider of adult forensic mental health services in Victoria. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

About the Role

The Registered mental health nurse (RPN3) delivers care within a custodial setting, practicing within a recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care. In doing so, the Mental Health Nurse recognises the needs of the individual within the boundaries set by the profession, Forensicare and correctional service.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team and with many key stakeholders inclusive of GEO Health Care, Corrections Victoria and Justice health

The position is Full Time and based at Melbourne Assessment Prison Melbourne CBD

Your primary functions will be, but not limited to

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients in a custodial setting.
• Provision of crisis intervention assessment to prisoners throughout the facility
• Formulation and documentation of patient centred care plans.
• Completion of initial and ongoing risk assessment of patients and liaison with the interdisciplinary team to provide a safe environment.
• Administration of medication to patients and monitoring of the effect on patients.

What you need:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• An awareness of the organisational structure and policies and procedures.
• A thorough knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practices.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently undertake comprehensive health assessments of patients.

Benefits

• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• A mental health and wellbeing program provided
• Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• Fitness passport – discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
• Yearly retention payment of $2000 to Full Time employees, pro rata for Part Time
• Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
• Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
• Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
• Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

For a detailed position description please click here Prisons - MAP - Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3.pdf

For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is subject to a Police Check.
• COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• Register and maintain your qualifications on eCredential

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.