Position Title Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Acute Mental Health, Dandenong

Employment Type Full Time Ongoing, Part Time Ongoing

Entity Monash Health

Department Unit 1 - Dandenong Adult Mental Health Services

Location Dandenong Hospital

Position Summary

• Dandenong Location
• Full-Time or Part-Time ongoing position
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment with a collaborative team culture

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

Unit 1 is looking for experienced Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurses with a passion for providing recovery focused, patient centred care to our consumers during an acute or severe phase of Mental illness.

• Part time permanent positions available
• 7 day rotating rosters across all shifts

In this role as a Registered Nurse you will work with adult inpatient consumers with varying degrees of acute psychiatric or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol dependency problems. You will be a recognised member of the psychiatric care team, and at any time you would be providing primary nursing care to patients in a case management model, while also supporting other members of the nursing team.

About Us

Unit 1 at Monash Health Dandenong is a 25 Bed inpatient unit which sits within the Dandenong Adult Mental Health Service under the Mental Health Program. The service provides care to consumers aged between 25-65 who require short-term inpatient management and treatment during an acute phase of mental illness. Situated in Dandenong, Unit 1 services a culturally diverse population. The multidisciplinary team work with consumers to provide a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, whilst also working collaboratively with families and carers to provide education and guidance on how to best support consumers during their recovery. 

About You

As a motivated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse, you possess a patient-centred approach and demonstrate a commitment to recovery focused care. You are an innovative thinker and are always looking for ways to improve service delivery. You can also demonstrate a keen understanding of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act (2022) as it relates to delivering holistic patient care. 

What You Need:

• Evidence of commitment to working in Mental Health - Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health as outlined in the position description
• Demonstrated experience within an Inpatient Unit or similar
• Current AHPRA registration
• Relevant working rights/visa

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Matthew Parker on 0400 144 884

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’  located under Position Documents

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

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