Serco Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Serco Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc
About The Role
You will be an integral member of an experienced multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing high-quality evidence-based mental health services. Responsibilities include intake assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, case formulation, medication management, and additional support services as needed. Your management of crisis presentations, risk assessment, and risk management planning will be supported within a multi-disciplinary team and by the Senior Mental Health team for your region.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.
Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Credentialed with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN); OR minimum qualification of Graduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing; OR undergraduate trained Mental Health Nurse (UK); OR trained and registered as a Psychiatric Nurse / Mental Health Nurse.
Minimum of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Post Graduate experience in mental health in a primary health or specialist mental health setting undertaking comprehensive mental health assessment and delivering evidence-based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
Knowledge of relevant State/Territory policies and procedures and national standards governing mental health practice (desirable).
Knowledge of the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (desirable).
Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA, with a minimum of 10 hours directly related to mental health.
About ACT Health Centre
The ACT Health Centre, opened mid-2021, services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from ADFA and Royal Military College. It features a 24-bed low dependency ward operating 24/7, providing primary medical, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical, and physiotherapy services. Standard hours are generally 0700-1630 Monday to Friday, with shifts on weekends and on-call as required.
About You
You are a dedicated nurse passionate about mental health, capable of putting patients at ease with warmth and care. You demonstrate respect, professionalism, and moral integrity, committed to providing high-quality health services within a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being.
Rewards & Benefits
Part of a culture based on trust, care, innovation, and pride
Access to global employee networks promoting diversity and inclusion
Extensive employment and growth opportunities across Serco’s contracts
Supportive work supporting defence personnel
Referral programs
Paid annual and personal leave
Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
Provision of uniform
Lifestyle discounts through Serco Benefits including Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas, and more
Ongoing mental health and counselling support via Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Referrals
Refer a friend or colleague and receive a $500 Prezzee Voucher if they are successful. Email their details to AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com.
Join Us
To be considered, submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button, including start and finish dates, employment type, and hours worked. Use our CV template if preferred. Australian Citizenship is required for security clearance. For more info or a confidential chat, contact Maddie Knight at 0476047798 or maddie.knight@serco-ap.com. Visit our careers site for more opportunities.
Serco and Proud
Serco values trust, care, innovation, and pride. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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