Company description:
Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.
Job description:
$35.52 to $37.80 per hour plus salary packaging | Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 - Steele Haughton Unit
Multiple permanent opportunities available. Both full time and part time applicants encouraged to apply
About the Role
As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 (PEN Level 2) within the Steele Haughton Unit, you will deliver high quality care to consumers aged 65+ experiencing acute mental health challenges. Working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, you will provide trauma informed, recovery oriented services, with the opportunity to mentor and support both consumers and staff. SHU is a 10 bed Aged Acute and 20 bed Residential inpatient unit providing clinical services for older adults with complex mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer prescribed medications (NMBA approved) and provide medication information to consumers and carers.
* Conduct mental state examinations, psychosocial assessments, and consumer interviews.
* Develop and update consumer-centred care plans, identifying clinical risks and collaborating with the MDT.
* Ensure a safe and supportive physical and psychosocial environment for consumers and staff.
* Plan and run group sessions with the Clinical Nurse Educator and provide mental health education to consumers, carers, and significant others.
* Participate in consumer reviews, discharge planning, and coordinate with the MDT for recovery-oriented care.
* Support and participate in peer and carer programs, mentoring PEN student learners.
* Provide tailored care for older adults in line with recovery principles.
Skills & Experience
* Diploma of Nursing (or equivalent) & Registered with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (mandatory).
* Post registration qualification in mental health nursing.
* NMBA-approved qualification in medication administration (or working toward it).
* Experience in mental health, particularly in working with consumers experiencing acute mental health conditions.
* Ability to apply recovery principles in practice and demonstrate effective communication with consumers and carers.
* Knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, 2022, and the ability to work autonomously within legal and ethical frameworks.
* Proficiency in computer skills and the use of online communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, telehealth).
* Current Victorian driver's license (if applicable).
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Jane Lockhart, Nurse Unit Manager - Aged Acute on for a confidential discussion.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying
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 & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Access to Staff Fitness program
* Staff 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 InclusionAll 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+.