Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Reference Number: 974

Job Title: Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part TIme     

Hours per fortnight: 64                                                          
Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 23/09/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa Metcalf on (03) 5832 2111 

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

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About the role - Graduate Mental Health Nurse

The graduate mental health nurse assists and works with other mental health staff to organize and co-ordinate quality care for consumers, carers and families who present to Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GVAMHWS). This position supports the transition of the new graduate registered nurse to independent practice.  This position also supports ongoing  learning needs  with continued studies in mental health that encourages ongoing professional  learning and further post graduate study in mental health.

About the Department 

The Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service provides a range of services for members of our community that are experiencing mental health problems and psychological distress. We use a recovery based approach in the provision of care, treatment & support and the clinical tams comprise of medical, nursing, allied health and lived experience workforce.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with the AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic knowledge of patient management and information systems.
• Self-motivated with high level of communication, teamwork, time management and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory National Disability Insurance Scheme Check (if applicable) 
• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.

Application process: 

Please include in your application a cover letter, resume, copy of your academic transcript and your last 2 clinical appraisal tools (formative and summative tools)

Position Description: HERE

Why Work at GV Health? 

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.