Registered Nurse Psych G2
About Child Inpatient Unit The Child In Patient Unit part of Austin Health’s Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS). It services children from metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria, NSW and Tasmania. The unit has 12 beds, and is based at the Austin Hospital. The unit admits children aged 12 and under for assessment and treatment. Children are often admitted to the unit with their parent/carer and/or further family (i.e. siblings). The children come in with complex mental health might also be problems experiencing emotional, behavioural and/or social difficulties and have usually received outpatient treatment. A high proportion of the consumers admitted to the unit, have come to the unit in a planned circumstance for an admission usually ranging from 2-4 weeks (often utilising weekend leave). The unit does however also admit children under crisis circumstances, these admissions are often of shorter duration
About the role:
As an Austin Health Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in designated medical specialties, in order to optimize health outcomes for the community.
Key responsibilities will see you:
• Support a philosophy of care, which is patient focused, from admission to discharge, and where the family is welcome in the carers team
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education and patient rights
• Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through personal professional development, to plan, prioritize and implement holistic patient care
About you:
You will be someone who enjoys working as a part of a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care. You’ll have an interest in self-development and education, and actively seek out opportunities to grow your skillset. You’ll further have:
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse registration
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse clinical experience and knowledge
• A commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Our benefits:
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Five weeks annual leave Inclusion at Austin: We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.
Work with us! If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sandra Chirume-Chiguma sandra.chirume-chiguma@austin.org.au 03 9496 5051.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 22 October 2024.
