Overview
Are you seeking a diverse and rewarding Registered Psych role supporting in a leading regional hospital? Join the Agnes Unit at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.
Join the Mother Baby Unit (MBU) at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), where you'll be part of a supportive and specialised team dedicated to strengthening family and infant wellbeing.
We have multiple opportunities available either full time or part-time, ongoing basis. Negotiable with the successful candidate.
Our MBU is a 5-bed, 5-6 cot residential unit that provides care to families across Gippsland. We support mothers, fathers and infants (up to 12 months) experiencing challenges such as post-natal mood disorders, difficulties adjusting to parenthood, infant sleep and settling issues, and attachment concerns.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing, family-focused environment guided by the Solihull model, attachment theory, and mentalisation approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic, family-centred care and education to support parents in developing confidence and skills in nurturing their infants.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of maternal mental health and infant wellbeing, using appropriate tools and interventions.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, group therapy facilitation, and discharge processes.
- Deliver safe and high-quality nursing care in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2014, NSQHS Standards, and LRH policies.
- Support a positive team environment by mentoring junior staff and students, participating in program development, and contributing to service improvements.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate qualifications or experience in mental health nursing (desirable).
- Strong knowledge of perinatal mental health and a passion for supporting families.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster including mornings, afternoons and nights.
Benefits
- Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
How to apply
This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career and leadership skills. For more information, contact Emma Vivian - Nurse Unit Manager Agnes via email on (emailprotected) for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Applications close: Ongoing. Please visit LRH Careers page for direct application:
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH\'s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email on (emailprotected)
Applications information and further details can be found on LRH Careers page.
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