About the Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian indigenous communities. The organisation has expanded steadily over past 40 years to provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation.

About the Opportunity

The role of the psychiatric nurse is to work as part of the Adult Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team at VAHS Family Counselling to provide client care, education and support to members of the Aboriginal Community who have acute and chronic Mental illness and their family/careers.

The position operates under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and works as part of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team.

VAHS works within a recovery and strengths-based framework. This support aims to assist clients to develop independent living skills, connection community and culture, social inclusion and ownership of their recovery.

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following;

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal community respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business

• Clinical experience and community mental health experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a range of community mental health settings
• High level of knowledge and expertise in relation to clinical best practice service delivery, legislation and medication
• Demonstrated skills in case management and care coordination
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, their carer’s and the Aboriginal Community

• The demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi skilled team.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to provide flexible responses to client needs
• Demonstrated collaborative, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and occupational health and safety.

Qualifications, Licenses and Registrations

Current registration as Division 1 Psychiatric Nurse in the State of Victoria

• Credentialed with the College of Mental Health Nurses

• Victorian Driving License
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current National Police Check