Clinical nurse educator - mental health acute inpatient unit (warrnambool)

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), Ongoing position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
• Salary Range: $124,384 - $130,603 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare's Mental Health Services Division provides best-practice nursing care for consumers within a recovery-oriented model through comprehensive assessment and clinical planning in a 24/7 inpatient setting. As an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to undertake a range of clinical assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized care plans for consumers within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIPU). You will support the development and maintenance of a high-quality care environment, while actively promoting and participating in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in mental health nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or completion of a Specialist Undergraduate Psychiatric Nursing Program.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to mentoring, education, training, and professional development of nursing staff, and to work collaboratively with senior nurses and program managers.
• Additional qualifications or experience in education and training are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary mental health practice.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Additional candidate requirements

• Eligible to undergo a Police Record Check.
• Eligible for an Employee Working with Children's Check where required.
• Current immunisation status.

Benefits

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals and entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical supervision.
• Range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to inclusion, diversity and equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.