- Job no: 66039
- Category: Nurse, Psychiatry
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Full-Time, ongoing contract – 80 hours per fortnight with flexible monthly ADO
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse ANUM Year 1-2
- Alfred location
- Frequent professional development opportunities
DEPARTMENT:
Alfred Mental and Addition Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner south-eastern area of Melbourne. Services are provided by a number of teams located at the Alfred Hospital (Commercial Road, Prahran) and at St. Kilda Road Clinic, Aged Psychiatry at Caulfield, Alma Road Community Care Unit in St. Kilda and the Child & Adolescent Service located in Moorabbin. The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.
POSITION:
We are seeking someone who is a high performer and a team player who is customer focussed, motivated and enthusiastic.
This position is primarily based at Alma Road Community Care unit (ARCC), however there is also an expectation that you will provide cover to PARC due to expansion of clinical staffing in this program.
You will have a demonstrated understanding of ‘recovery’ and will apply the model in practice. You have relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in managing safety, mental state assessment, and care planning. In addition, you have the capability to provide responsive direct care and evidence based interventions to support clients participating in the program to engage in self-management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Registration as a nurse with the Nurses and Midwifery Board via APHRA, with postgraduate qualifications in nursing
- A current driver’s licence is essential
- Demonstrable record of safe and appropriate clinical practice with sound risk and mental state assessment skills
- Comprehensive understanding of key aspects of Mental Health Act and other relevant Acts
- Australian working rights
- Full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination
- Be willing to undergo a Background Check
BENEFITS:
- Portable long service leave from other public health services
- Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
- Located close to public transport and cafes
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Daniel Cartlidge on ph: 9076 7900
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 26th September 2023
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au