Job Title: Registered Nurse
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated registered nurse to provide patient care in an Older Persons Mental Health Unit.
The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering high-quality care and a commitment to working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to consumers aged 65 years or older with mental illness.
The role involves providing direct care to patients, assessing their needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and contributing to the development of new initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing direct care to patients, including assessments, treatment planning, and implementation
* Developing and maintaining relationships with consumers, families, and carers
* Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals and objectives
* Contributing to the development of new initiatives to improve patient outcomes
* Participating in quality improvement activities and audits
Selection criteria include:
* Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the relevant regulatory body
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues, and concerns when communicating with others
* Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and guide others in providing service excellence
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations
* Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
* Demonstrated understanding of recovery principles and commitment to the philosophy and practice of consumer, family, and carer participation and consumer-focused care
* Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver high-quality patient care in Mental Health at a postgraduate level
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated registered nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of consumers.