Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 14th Apr 2021
Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community.
The primary focus of this work is on providing clinical services for the effective assessment, treatment and management of forensic patients and clients and people with a mental illness who have offended or are at risk of offending. We are committed to providing Recovery-orientated forensic mental health services in which the principles of hope, social inclusion, personalised care and genuine collaboration are fundamental to practice.
These services are delivered through three streams, inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital, community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service and prison-based services at several locations. Forensicare provides a comprehensive research program and specialist training and professional education for our staff and mental health and associated fields.
The Transition to Mental Health Post Graduate Nurse Program assists the experienced nurse make the transition into mental health. The program aims to enhance competence, clinical and professional confidence and skills in a supportive environment. Forensicare fosters continued learning, professional responsibility and independence.
DEPG will work rostered shifts, including nights. Rotations during the program will be split between various areas within Forensicare.
All DEPG must be registered with AHPRA prior to commencement.
To facilitate the development of DEPG into competent, knowledgeable and responsible mental health nurses, all successful candidates will be required to enroll into a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. An ongoing position will depend on the successful completion of academic and clinical components of the program year. Study leave will be provided to assist academic requirements.
We value our staff and provide a range of employee benefits including:
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Forensicare promotes the following values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect and leadership; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.