Your role at St John of God Langmore Centre You will act as a responsible and effective mental health team member, assists in the overall clinical management of the ward, is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care and supervision of care given by junior staff and assists the Nursing Unit Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse, experienced in delivery of PTSD and Trauma services to be instrumental in the development and delivery of a new program at Langmore Centre. You will participate in direct patient care and assists the Nurse Manager with supervision and management duties ensuring all ward activities are in accordance with the ongoing Mission, Philosophy and Values of the St John of God Health Care. This is a Permanent part time role, working up to 60.8 hours a fortnight. The Position Takes a trauma-informed approach to care delivery In a spirit of hospitality and compassion, interviews and examines the patient, and documents the assessment findings on admission. Whilst promoting an atmosphere of confidence, confidentiality and respect, identify through discussion with the patient, family and relevant others, actual and potential problems. Assesses and documents the anticipated needs of the patient and family during and following hospitalization and recovery period. Routinely monitors the results of diagnostic procedures and investigations. Assesses the immediate ward environment to ensure the safety of all hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Documents the planned nursing care and ensures the holistic care/recovery plan remains current. Organises and delegates duties to the units nursing caregivers taking into consideration the patients needs and the nurses level of experience/training. Guides nursing caregivers, students and Graduate Nurses plan patient care - taking this You will have a registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and post Graduate Mental Health qualification or equivalent with advanced clinical skills. You will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the areas of Mental Health, Trauma and Dual Diagnosis nursing. To succeed you will have the sound interpersonal skills and the ability to conduct relevant risk assessments including mental health risk assessment, mental state examinations and Drug and Alcohol assessments and effectively communicate and educate patients, family and staff. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We will offer you Salary: $113,107 to $116,897 (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation Permanent Part time Role, up to 60.8hours a fortnight. Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Innovative Professional Development opportunities Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Ashish Mathew, NUM on (03) 9773 7000 At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
