Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Adult Acute Unit Permanent full time and Part Time

$35.04 - $45.03 per hour

About the role
The Adult Acute Unit is a 23-bed acute inpatient facility, offering intensive, short-term mental health treatment for people in the Grampians region. It is a dynamic area of mental health, striving to provide the highest standards of care for the community while maintaining a commitment to a continuously improving clinical environment. The Adult Acute Unit (AAU) is a critical component of mental health services in the Grampians region, providing a crucial 23-bed acute inpatient facility for individuals in need of intensive, short-term mental health treatment. This facility plays a pivotal role in the community, ensuring that individuals facing acute mental health crises receive the care and support they require.

  • Develop mental health assessment and treatment skills
  • Career progression opportunities are supported
  • Work in a dynamic team environment
  • Commitment to service improvement activities

 The Adult Acute Unit offers continuing professional development with scheduled, regular sessions and individual/group sessions provided as needed with acute mental health educators. All staff are supported by a strong team culture, and staff new to the Mental Health field are provided with training and support to further develop skills.

As part of wider mental health services, AAU implements safewards principles (a model designed to improve safety of everyone in the environment by reducing conflict and flashpoints) and commence recovery-oriented practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake MSE's and risk assessments
  • Provide information and education to clients, family and significant others
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation
  • Participate in unit portfolio's in discussion with NUM
  • Work towards achieving organisational and unit objectives

 Skills and experience

  • Hold a current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Div 1
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, manage competing priorities and meet varied deadlines in a timely manner
  • Relevant experience in, and ongoing commitment to the delivery of evidence based best practice and family inclusive treatments for a person with a mental health disorder
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated awareness of relevant legislation and related rights and responsibilities

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
  • Discounted on-site parking
  • Access to discounted health club membership
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states 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.

Overall, Ballarat offers a high quality of life, with a balance or urban conveniences and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s an attractive option for those seeking a quieter, family-friendly lifestyle without sacrificing essential amenities and opportunities. The surrounding region is characterized by picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills and scenic countryside. This natural beauty provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and exploring national parks.  

Ballarat is close enough to Melbourne (approximately 100 kilometres away) to benefit from the amenities of a major city while offering a more relaxed and less congested lifestyle.

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.

How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Louise Moore, Nurse Unit Manager on 53204180 OR Louise.Moore@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

This position is paid in accordance with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement. The classification is Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (NP21 - NP26) which ranges from $35.04 - $45.03 per hour

All 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+.

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