About the Role
Unit 2
is looking for an experienced Mental Health nurse for the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager. The position focuses on providing recovery-focused, patient-centred care to consumers during an acute or severe phase of mental illness.
In this role, you will work with youth inpatient consumers with varying degrees of acute psychiatric or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol dependency problems. You will be a recognised member of a multidisciplinary psychiatric care team, providing primary nursing care, while supporting other members of the nursing team, consumers' families and carers.
Full-time permanent position available, 7-day rotating rosters across all shifts.
About Us
Unit 2 at Monash Health Dandenong is a 25-bed inpatient unit within the Dandenong Youth Mental Health Service under the Mental Health Program. The service provides care to consumers aged ***** who require short-term inpatient management and treatment during an acute phase of mental illness. The multidisciplinary team works with consumers to provide therapeutic interventions and programs, collaborating with families and carers to support recovery.
About You
As a motivated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse, you possess a patient-centred approach and demonstrate a commitment to recovery-focused care. You are an innovative thinker and always look for ways to improve service delivery, with a keen understanding of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act **** as it relates to delivering holistic patient care.
What You Need
Evidence of commitment to working in Mental Health – Post-Graduate Qualification in Mental Health as outlined in the position description.
Demonstrated experience within an Inpatient Unit or similar.
Current AHPRA registration.
Relevant working rights/visa.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,
please call Mark Makunike on ************.
Position Description can be found here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we pursue excellence guided by six guiding principles and five iCare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the Application Guide.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 6 December ****.
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