Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight: 48
Job Category: Nursing – Registered Nurse (Div 2)
Req Id: 8318
Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Swanston Centre Unit, a specialist inpatient service supporting people experiencing acute mental health needs. The Swanston Centre is part of Barwon Health's Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS), providing community and inpatient mental health services across the Geelong region in collaboration with consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver recovery‐oriented, trauma‐informed care.
As an Enrolled Nurse you will play a key role in delivering safe, person‐centred care, supporting consumers through their recovery journey, and contributing to a therapeutic and respectful ward environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‐quality mental health nursing care consistent with recovery‐oriented and trauma‐informed practice
* Assist with monitoring mental state, physical health and wellbeing, reporting changes appropriately
* Contribute to the implementation of care plans under the direction of the Registered Psychiatric Nursing team
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
* Demonstrate understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)
About You
* Holds current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse
* Has experience or strong interest in mental health nursing
* Demonstrates a person‐centred, recovery‐focused approach to care
* Communicates effectively with consumers, families and colleagues
* Works well within a team and values collaboration
* Is committed to continuous learning and professional development
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. For more information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards, please refer to the official government resource.
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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