About this Role
Job Description
* You will provide safe, person-centred nursing care to consumers experiencing mental health challenges.
* Under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, you will support assessments, care planning, medication administration and therapeutic engagement.
Main Responsibilities:
* Monitoring consumers' mental and physical health and undertaking routine observations.
* Supporting care planning, reviews and discharge planning with the team.
* Administering oral and intramuscular medications within scope of practice.
* Delivering psycho-education and support to consumers, carers and families as directed.
* Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
* Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
* Medication Endorsement (IV and oral administration).
* Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health nursing.
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
* Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
Late breaking information: Latrobe Regional Health values diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from across the community.