• Come and work for Victoria's largest Health Service
• Apply your passion and excellence in nursing
• Availability to work on a rotating roster

Working in healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service, employing over 19,000 people across various specialities.

Monash Health is an impressive organisation of seven public hospitals, 21 community health sites, five aged care facilities, university affiliated international research and tertiary education. We provide healthcare for the entire lifespan from pre-birth to palliative care and all stages in between.

Our Journey- Aged Persons Mental Health Inpatient Services at Dandenong Hospital Unit 3

Our Mental Health Adult inpatient services provide care and treatment during the critical phase of mental illness until management within the community is a safe option. With a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, both patients and families are able to have support and learn about the impact of mental health diagnosis and develop coping strategies to better manage their recovery in the community

A day in the life

No two days will be the same as you work within an established, friendly and supportive team environment, working closely together to care for patients along with providing opportunities for staff development and growth in areas that staff are passionate about.

We are excited to announce that we are seeking qualified Psychiatric Nurses to join our Aged Inpatient Unit at Dandenong Hospital.

The Psychiatric Nurses support patients and families during crisis and transition periods of their mental illness, considering a persons, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. The Nurses are responsive and flexible in coordinating and delivering care. Patients are provided with information and education to support their personal recovery journey through the therapeutic process in the clinical environment.

What you bring

Bringing your passion and genuine interest into Acute Aged Persons’ Mental Health, you understand the complexities of working in this setting. You are a dynamic, key team player and willing to contribute to the continual improvement of your skills and knowledge as a Mental Health practitioner.

You also have:

• Demonstrated Nursing experience, in an Acute Aged Inpatient Unit or a Mental Health Graduate Program
• Minimum of post graduate Diploma in Mental Health nursing
• OR experience in a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program
• OR hold a specialist post basic course which led to registration as a Psychiatric Nurse
• Willingness to take on a portfolio(s) contributing to ward quality improvements and National Standards
• Current Australian AHPRA nursing registration
• The ability to live and work in Victoria (Australia) without restriction, including ability to obtain all necessary police clearances and a Working with Children Check

In return

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ours is also a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming multidisciplinary team where the only limit in your career is you.

There is no better time to join us and here’s just a few reasons why:-

• You will be well supported in your new role with internal and external education, whilst contributing to the Transforming Care initiatives across Mental Health
• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• Mentorship & career guidance
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
• Relocation financial support through our salary packaging partner

In addition, you will have access to the benefits within Public Health, including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All our full-time employees have the opportunity to accrue a day off every four weeks. In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to on site staff car parking and gym, uniform and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Monash Health is a great place to work so come join McCulloch House now!

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

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