Clinical Nurse Mental Health at St John of God Health Care

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

110954.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Assessment, Care Planning, Therapeutic Interventions, Consumer Advocacy, Risk Assessment, Clinical Coordination, Quality Improvement, Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach We are looking to hire Mental Health Clinical Nurses to join our Medicare Mental Health Service in Armadale, on a permanent full-time basis. Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day to day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients. Participate in a variety of mental health and other clinical assessments, risk assessment and management; history taking and developing comprehensive care plans. Our team provides a safe and welcoming spaces for locals to walk in and access free mental health support and services - no referral, Medicare card or appointment needed. Staffed by qualified mental health professionals and people with lived experience, the centres provide immediate support to adults in distress, including their families, friends and carers. We can also connect people with other support services, such as employment assistance, to support them in the future. The Position Applies advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the coordination of direct care to consumers. Undertakes comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and develops care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Acts a clinical resource, maintains and develops clinical skills relevant to area of practice. Initiates reviews and coordinates care of consumers with complex mental health problems. Provides brief, individual therapeutic interventions (up to six sessions) where indicated, and co-facilitates psychoeducational groups. Serves as a consumer advocate, protecting the rights and safety of consumers at all times. Evaluates the quality of nursing practice and participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve consumer outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have relevant post-registration experience within an acute mental health setting. Successful applicants must hold a current Working with Children check and National Police Clearance. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer: Salary: $104,903 to $110,954 plus 12% Superannuation Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week (rostered day and late shifts, 10 shifts per 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 For enquiries contact Liam Dekker, Manager (South) on 0437 020 195. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Social Outreach, 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. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Mental Health will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health care for patients. They will conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions.