Registered Psychiatric Nurse - GSSM Local Mental Health

Reference Number: 1290

Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - GSSM Local Mental Health 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time ending June 2027                                                            

Hours per Fortnight: 64 
Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 05/10/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Lisa Scarff on (03) 5832 3174 

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 program

The Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie & Moira Adult and Older Adult Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (GSSM Local) service is delivered through a consortium comprising of Wellways (lead agency) Goulburn Valley Health and APMHA HealthCare.

The GSSM Local will operate 7 days a week, with extended operating hours to support a flexible and responsive service. The GSSM Local will provide easy to access, high quality assessment, treatment, care and support to people aged 26 years and over experiencing mental illness, psychological distress or drug and co-occurring substance use or addiction issues.  The GSSM Local will focus on those whose needs cannot be met by primary and secondary mental health and alcohol and other drug providers alone and who do not require intensive or ongoing care from Area Mental Health Services.

About the role

The GSSM Local Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurse will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist mental health nursing assessment, therapeutic intervention, care and support to people accessing the GSSM Local.  They will be part of a team of mental health & wellbeing clinicians and lived experience staff who provide a “new front door” service to all adults seeking mental health and alcohol & other drug interventions and support within the Goulburn Valley area

The GSSM Local Mental Health Registered Psychiatric Nurse will work in tandem with clinical and other supports assisting service users to access the full range of interventions across the care continuum.  They will work with the range of factors affecting service users within the scope of their practice including cognitive, occupational, physical and social matters to deliver client focused therapeutic approaches for recovery oriented, evidence-based care. 

We are looking for: 

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse,
• Postgraduate Diploma (or higher) in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent/related field) and have at least 5 years of experience as an RPN
• Expert understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Highly developed specialist mental health nursing clinical and therapeutic skills stemming from experience in community-based mental health nursing, community liaison and the development of community networks.
• Ability to effectively work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team as well as to work autonomously in a self-directed way, including the ability to work with initiative and appropriately with limited direction

What we offer:

Relocating? We have a Mental Health Workforce Navigator available to help assist you in your move to Greater Shepparton

• Up to $20,000 incentive payment applies for eligible successful candidates
• Be reimbursed, for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more
• Enjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, Victoria
• Easy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.

The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.

The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to priority positions across state funded mental health services in rural and regional Victoria.

This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000. *Eligibility criteria applies in order to be successful for this financial incentive, contact talentacquisition@gvhealth.org.au for any questions

The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). 

More information including job vacancies and eligibility requirements click here https://www.rwav.com.au/area-mental-health-services/

Position Description: CLICK HERE 

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• 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 discounts
• 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. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

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.