Hospital Lead - Nursing An exciting opportunity to be part of a newly created role! Grade: RPN6 Location: Thomas Embling Hospital Full time 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 Hospital Lead, Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing services across Thomas Embling Hospital. The role ensures nursing practice is safe, evidence-based, and responsive to the physical and forensic mental health needs of consumers. It promotes recovery-oriented care, the integration of primary and forensic mental health care, and the safe reduction of restrictive practices. Working collaboratively with other professionals and engaging with internal and external stakeholders, the Lead supports individuals to lead safe, meaningful lives. The role supports nursing workforce development and effective multi disciplinary practice, strengthens clinical governance, and upholds professional standards in forensic mental health nursing. Through leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, the role enhances the quality and consistency of nursing care across the directorate. To read the full position description, please view here Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. 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.
