Senior Mental Health Nurse Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity to work with individuals experiencing mental health issues, providing expert care and support.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a passion for mental health nursing, and excellent communication skills. They will be able to work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert advice and liaison to acute health services regarding implementation of strategies supporting patient care.
* Support staff with emotionally challenging presentations, promoting staff resilience and wellbeing.
* Part of an existing C-L Clinical Nurse Consultant workforce whose role is essential within the C-L Psychiatry service.
* Operate as an eight-hour shift offering nursing support from 7:00am to 6:00pm (start times from 7:00am, 8:30am and 9:30am within shared roles).
Requirements:
* Established clinical skills and experience in a variety of mental health settings, contributing to a developed understanding of assessment, treatment and care planning and identification of appropriate interventions.
* Emotional intelligence and engaged in clinical supervision.
* Demonstrate strong ongoing commitment to one's professional development and the ability to lead portfolios and support and develop knowledge and skills in colleagues.
* An interest in developing and disseminating education to acute nursing staff.
* Possess formal qualifications and registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation and Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
Benefits:
* Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
* Enjoy work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team in close proximity to the city campus.
* Salary packaging, onsite car parking and, close to public transport.
About Us:
We are a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes career growth.