• Full Time
• Dame Phyllis Frost Centre
• RPN 2 $72,404 - $96,808 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 at DPFC 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. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide care and facilitate recovery through the use of evidence-based treatment approaches and participation in the delivery of therapeutic programs.

As an RPN 2, you will:

• Key nursing care coordination, and the
• Provision of individualised and group therapeutic programs.

• Delivery of localised tasks specific to the Unit/Team they are working within such as:
• Provide comprehensive Recovery-oriented assessment and treatment of patients in a custodial setting.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of the patients’ choices, experiences and circumstances. This involves building on strengths, holding hope and enhancing resilience to promote Recovery.
• Competently undertake a care coordination role for allocated patients.
• Formulation and documentation of patient centred Mental Health Recovery Plans, ensuring where possible, families, carers or patient support persons are involved

What you need:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

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*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

A culture where people matter.

• International Candidates – Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) to approved applicants.
• Interstate and International relocation support provided to eligible applicants.
• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

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
• Visa - We will Sponsor with pathways to Permanent Residency, subject to eligibility.

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.