About The Role
The Central Allocations Unit has opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our team. The Mental Health casual bank offers the opportunity to work across:
Adult Acute UnitAccess & TriageParent and Infant UnitPARCSECU (Sovereign House)Steel Haughton Unit
Ballarat Mental Health Services is a dynamic service striving to provide the highest standards of treatment for the City of Ballarat and local surrounding communities, while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment.
This is a great opportunity to join a team where you will develop discipline specific skills in a recovery focused environment where a client centred, family focused approach is emphasised, work in your area of interest and enhance your skills in mental health.
Casual bank is managed by the Central Allocations Unit which operates 7 days a week. Grampians Health uses an electronic rostering system which matches staff for shifts based on their availabilities via text / phone call.
To maintain your position with the Central Allocations Unit, a commitment of 2 shifts per week is required.
Please upload a cover letter, resume and any role-specific qualifications to be considered for this position. Casual bank shifts can be offered within short time frames, therefore to be considered for this role you must be living in the Ballarat region.
You will be required to provide 2 references, one being your current direct manager and the second, another manager/supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Caring for a diverse range of patients and residents in varied care settingsAbility and willingness to provide high quality, direct care within scope of practiceComplete mental state exams and risk assessments for consumersComplete medication administration in adherence to overarching governance Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive, patient focussed outcomesDocumentation and updating of care plans / patient recordsProvide accurate and timely communication with residents, visitors and staff at all levels within Grampians HealthMaintaining accurate availability in our electronic rostering system and accepting shifts based on availability
Skills And Experience
Prior experience / placement in a Mental Health settingDemonstrated clinical knowledge and skillsAbility to function within a teamCurrent AHPRA RegistrationCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain if working in Care CommunityCurrent Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact CAU Recruitment on 5320 6577 or 5320 6401 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Perks
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Staff Fitness programStaff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
Please get in touch with the CAU Recruitment Team at 5320 6577 and 5320 6401 to have a private conversation.