12 Months Fixed Term opportunity
Kew location Excellent benefits including salary packaging Friendly and supportive team environmentAs a Psychiatric Registered Nurse within our Riverside unit at Berengarra, Kew, you will contribute to the dignity and quality of life of residents with behavioural and psychological needs within a safe and comfortable environment.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and progress your career while caring for a diverse range of residents in challenging and rewarding settings.
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
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Practice in accordance with the professional standards, codes and behaviours that are regulated through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Use validated assessment techniques and tools to recognise normal and abnormal health and functional states and identify clinical risks.
Using assessment outcomes, in collaboration with Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses develop appropriate interventions into an individualised plan of care for each resident, provided in a therapeutic, psychosocial environment that promotes recovery, re-abolement and independence.
Participate in regular review and evaluation of the effectiveness of care interventions provided for each resident, using input from the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
Identify and liaise with agencies helpful to the aged person with mental illness, and where required, assume an advocate role on behalf of the individual.
Support and encourage residents' and families' understanding of care delivery and care planning through effective and timely communication with residents, team members, and the community.
Ensure clinical interventions are evidence-based and consistent with policy, standard and clinical practice guidelines prescribed by SVHM.
Accept accountability for timely communication with the nursing team, multidisciplinary team and reporting outcomes of nursing interventions to the Nurse Unit Manager or delegate.
Treat all residents, visitors and staff in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner and maintain confidentiality in regard to residents and all staff.
Take responsibility for managing own learning needs & participates in relevant professional development programs including contribution to ongoing education initiatives within the work unit.
Comply with mandatory & other identified training requirements specified NMBA & SVHM.
Provide supervision & appropriate delegation to the Enrolled Nurse, Health Assistant and pre-registration learner, including providing support and mentorship of students and new staff.
Provide peer support to newly registered or more junior RPNs.
Comply with SVHM policies, procedures and guidelines, supporting teams to operate safely and effectively, and report all actual or near miss events in the organisation's incident management system.
Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Clinical Quality and Safety Attend clinical orientation upon commencement Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures Complete annual clinical competencies Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with residents/clients and the healthcare team Promote a culture of continuous quality service improvement within the unit and participate in activities designed to continuously improve standards of service and practice.
Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.
Ensure residents s receive information in an appropriate and accessible format Actively support residents to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care Ensure residents are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback Health and Safety Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA Minimum 2 years' experience in the delivery of aged mental health services in a residential setting or psychiatric hospital OR graduate with a major in Mental Health Nursing in undergraduate degree OR post graduate diploma of psychiatric or mental health nursing.
Current acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check Demonstrated ability to: Practice within a "person centred care" framework Actively contribute to supporting a high functioning nursing and multidisciplinary team Assist and support change, and implement process improvements Communicate effectively, with residents and staff at all levels Utilise written and verbal communication skills in problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation Identify risk and proactively work to minimise and manage Demonstrated Commitment to: The Values and Health Care Philosophy of St Vincent's Health Australia Ongoing education and professional development Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Principles Best practice clinical nursing skills and knowledge Developing understanding of relevant legislation, of the principles and practice