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Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health page is loaded## Enrolled Nurse - Mental Healthlocations: Mt Lawley, Western Australiatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-13829**Your role at St John of God** **Mount Lawley H****ospital**We are currently seeking an **Enrolled Nurse with Mental Health experience** to join our dedicated and supportive team in the Ursula Frayne Unit at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.The Ursula Frayne Unit is committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care to older adults experiencing mental health challenges. This 12-bed unit offers a calm and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff. The unit supports individuals aged sixty-five and over from the inner Perth metropolitan area, treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and neuropsychiatric conditions associated with dementia and other neurological disorders.As an Enrolled Nurse – Mental Health, you will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care within your scope of practice.We offer a supportive and collaborative environment that values continuous learning and empowers you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.Experience in Mental Health is essential.The role is initially offered on a casual basis, with the possibility of transition to permanent employment for the right candidate.**The Position Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health*** Works in consultation and co-operation with other care team members to provide care according to the physical and emotional needs of the patient and their families.* Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day-to-day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients.* Participate in patient assessments, including mental health, risk assessment and management, history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions, referrals are facilitated.* Administer medication within scope of the Enrolled Nurse classification and in accordance with statutory and organisational guidelines under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.* Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.* Utilise and promote reflective practice models, such as Clinical Supervision to promote best practice, heighten awareness and development of self and colleagues.* Utilise appropriate de-escalation skills to prevent aggressive behaviour.* Responsibly and effectively manage resources used in the provision of health care.* Observe record and report to the Nurse Unit Manager / Team Leader/ Registered Nurse or relevant supervisor.* Recognise the rights of all patients under our care.* Maintain appropriate documentation of the health management of patients for professional clinical and legal purposes.* Be competent under supervision in the management of medical emergencies, physical assessment and crisis intervention.You will hold current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ experience (within a Mental Health speciality) and demonstrated commitment to quality patient care.To succeed you will have previous mental health experience, have the ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team and have a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.**We can offer you*** **Casual rate**: $45.80 to $48.85 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation* As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance* Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Green travel allowance – if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year.* A welcoming and supportive culture* Highly competitive hourly rate and entitlements* Innovative Professional Development opportunities* Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards, and discountsFor enquiries contact Rachel Kakoschke, Deputy Director of Nursing, on 0437 614 955.*Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.***Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified***At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.**Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.**Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.*At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.
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