Team Leader Emergency Psychiatry (RPN5)

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.

• Fixed Term Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours), 12 Month MAT Leave Cover
• Salary Package:  $126,885.20 + Superannuation
• Located at The Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The newly developed AMAH Hospital and Emergency Department combines Adult Inpatient and Consultation-Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry Services. The Hospital and Emergency Services Department will embed trauma-informed approaches throughout the continuum of care starting at the point of entry and extending through assessment and treatment to transition out of specialist care, either in the community or the hospital setting.
About the role

The Team Leader will be responsible for the coordination of care of mental health presentations in the Emergency & Trauma Centre (E&TC). This includes ensuring the cohort of patients admitted to the West Wing receive safe, quality care and achieve the goals for admission when admitted under a BISSU bed card. They will provide clinical leadership to the nursing staff working in E&TC and in EPS and will provide expert advice to guide decision making regarding disposition within the department. The Team Leader will ensure prompt attendance at Behaviour of Concern (BOC) call-outs, provide expert advice regarding immediate care needs for patients arriving at the BOC Assessment room or presenting to Streaming. They will serve as a role model for professional practice with demonstrated capacity to translate policy into practice and exhibit effective communication of expected standards. The capacity to undertake and contribute to service development and quality projects is essential. The Team Leader will work across 7 days (0800-1630hrs), supporting the Clinical Nurse Manager CLE, to ensure patients receive timely assessment, investigations and appropriate disposition. They will be the first point of escalation within the department.

About you

• Registration with the AHPRA as a registered nurse with tertiary qualifications in mental health nursing – postgraduate diploma equivalent as a minimum.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience including having worked within a mental health team within an Emergency Department or with an Emergency Psychiatry team Desirable
• Other relevant tertiary qualification or working towards, in relevant areas such as drug and alcohol, psychosocial, or therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Any queries please contact Sarah Barbuto, acting Clinical Manager CL & EPS on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 10th April 2025

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 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