Clinical Coordinator Outpatients Grade: RPN4 Location: Melbourne Assessment Prison Full time Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. About Forensicare: Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs that support consumers living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across a variety of settings including community-based services, inpatient units, and secure environments throughout Victoria. Position Objective: The Clinical Coordinator – MAP Outpatients provides leadership and management during each shift, ensuring the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team. The role is responsible for the timely delivery of high-level mental health assessment and care to individuals with suspected or identified mental health needs in the Outpatients environment at MAP. The Clinical Coordinator triages and coordinates all patient care in Outpatients, ensuring safe, clinically informed decision making. In addition to operational leadership, the Clinical Coordinator provides ongoing support to the Unit Manager by overseeing staff resource allocation, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development across the team. The position delivers advanced clinical advice, supervision, and guidance to staff, fostering high quality forensic mental health practice. The Clinical Coordinator works collaboratively with MAP staff and other key stakeholders to maintain consistent, evidence-based care within a complex custodial environment. To view the full position description, please view here Key Selection Criteria: Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration Extensive psychiatric nursing experience (5 years) with strong knowledge of Australian College of Mental Health Nursing standards, current forensic mental health nursing practices, and relevant legislation Eligibility: Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
