Overview
Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our growing team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. Make a meaningful difference in mental health care across Gippsland. Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team and support consumers on their recovery journey across community and bed-based settings.
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Mental Health Services Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
About the Role
As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed), you will provide safe, person-centred nursing care to consumers experiencing mental health challenges. Working under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, you will support assessments, care planning, medication administration and therapeutic engagement.
Responsibilities
* Monitor consumers' mental and physical health and undertake routine observations
* Support care planning, reviews and discharge planning with the team
* Administer oral and intramuscular medications within scope of practice
* Deliver psycho-education and support to consumers, carers and families as directed
* Participate in group programs and therapeutic activities
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Practice within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused and culturally sensitive model
* Contribute to a positive and safe team environment
You will have
* Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
* Medication Endorsement (IV and oral administration)
* Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health nursing
* Knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act and relevant standards
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum
* Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education
* A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities
* Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
* Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services
How to apply
Interested in this exciting opportunity? Contact Nicole Erskine, Nurse Unit Manager - Flynn, via email for a confidential discussion. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Explore LRH Careers and Training on our website.
Diversity and inclusion
LRH embraces workforce diversity and actively encourages applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities, and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants.
Additional information
Before commencement, the successful applicant will provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Located in Gippsland, LRH offers easy access to Melbourne, beaches, mountains and lakes, with flexible working hours to suit the lifestyle. LRH serves a population of about 300,000 and provides a wide range of services across the region.
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