Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed)

Posted:
8/26/2024, 4:13:19 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

  • Permanent, full time, Hawthorn East location
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment


About the Role

  • Actively uphold a culture of hope by using optimistic language, supporting people and celebrating consumer’s recovery efforts.
  • Provide medication services to consumers within scope of practice including metabolic monitoring and physical interventions where necessary
  • Under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse; and where applicable, monitor physical and mental health status and provide delegated interventions to a defined caseload during a Continuing Care Team case manager’s period of leave


Classifications for this position will range from Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3 PE50 - PE53 ($75,826 - $80,880 per annum pro rata)


Your Contribution

  • A minimum of five years post registration experience as an PEN
  • Commitment to work collaboratively and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of the St Vincent’s Health organization (including consumers, carers, family members and community agencies)
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability in psychiatric enrolled nursing in a diverse range of setting
  • Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement



About Hawthorn Clinic Continuing Care Team
The Continuing Care Team provides specialised treatment and ongoing support throughout the week during business hours. Employing the Strengths Model of Recovery-Oriented Practice, the multidisciplinary team delivers tailored clinical and therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of consumers with a lived experience of mental illness.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.


Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.


Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.


We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.


Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM


SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).


This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Jennie Fairclough, Community Manager. 0478 970 172 [email protected] 2

Alternate Contact:

Cheryl Delahunty, Team Leader. 9231 5900

Closing Date:

26 September 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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