Registered Nurse - Mental Health at Healthscope

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

52.97

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Addiction Disorders, Patient Care, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Quality Improvement, Safety Initiatives, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inpatient Unit - 44 beds Full time & part time opportunities $39.66/hr - $52.97/hr plus super Rotating 7 day roster including evenings About the role: Are you a Registered Nurse specializing in Mental Health or Addictions, seeking a rewarding career? Damascus Health Services is looking for qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse specialising in addiction disorders to join our established specialised inpatient unit on a full time basis or part time basis. As the Registered Nurse your responsibilities will include: Work in partnership with the MDT, patients and families in decision-making regarding provision of care promoting beneficial relationships. Deliver quality nursing care by Assessing, Planning, Implementing and evaluating individual treatment plans. Participate in Safety Huddles and Complex Case Reviews. Provide a standard of care according to the individual’s level of experience and education maintaining high quality nursing care within a safe environment. Develop and utilize strategies that encourage an atmosphere conductive to effective communication. Be proactive in your contribution to Quality Improvement, service development and patient safety initiatives in the clinic. About us Damascus Health Services comprises of a 44 bed inpatient unit and dedicated day patient unit set within Brisbane Private Hospital, a 181 bed private hospital. It is conveniently located at the top of the Wickham Terrace, Brisbane’s busiest medical precinct, in the heart of the CBD. Close to public transport with our own onsite end of trip bike facilities with nearby discounted staff parking available and a newly refurbished staff cafeteria including an outdoor dining area and access to chef prepared meals at discounted prices. It’s a great place to work! About you To be successful in your application, you will need to meet the requirements below: Current Registration with AHPRA A demonstrated interest in the field of addictive behaviours, specialisation in the field, substantial experience, or postgraduate qualifications or Continual Professional Development Demonstrate ability to deliver high quality patient care. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Exceptional time management and organisational skills. Post graduate qualifications in mental health or addiction disorders (Desirable) Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 32 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. Discounted health insurance Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth Gym Passport EAP services We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff and patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families to provide quality nursing care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual treatment plans.