Are you a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking a new challenge? This exciting role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality person-centered care to individuals accessing our service.
About the Role
This newly created position is responsible for providing specialist mental health services, including short to medium-term episodes of care, to meet the mental health needs of our clients. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide brief evidence-based psychological interventions and therapeutic management for individuals and groups.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialist mental health services, including medication prescribing within scope of practice.
* Develop and implement individualized care plans in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
* Liaise with referring organizations and develop referral pathways with local General Practices and other health services.
* Support and advise family members, significant others, healthcare professionals, and support staff as required.
* Promote recovery-focused care and foster strong relationships with clients and their families.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A current registration as a Nurse Practitioner (endorsed Mental Health) with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act and an annual practising certificate from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* A Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) degree.
* Current prescriber number and credentialed status with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN).
* Demonstrated clinical competence as per the national competency standards for Nurse Practitioners and experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard.
* Demonstrated experience in the provision of crisis care.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, including reflective practice principles.
* Demonstrated understanding of the issues relevant to people with mental illness, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
* Significant clinical experience in an acute, sub-acute or other setting in which crisis care is a core component of service delivery.
* Eligibility to apply or current hold Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS worker screening clearance.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive team environment, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive salary packaging option.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a copy of your CV. Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.