Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 - Casual

at  Forensicare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Casual
Organisation: Forensicare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services, Nursing

Reference: 16439

• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• Hourly base rate $50 to $55 with 25% Hourly casual loading + 11% Super

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Registered Mental Health Nurse (RPN3) practises within a custodial setting and is required to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard of patient care, recognising the needs of the individual within the boundaries set by the profession and the environment.

DUTIES:

• Work within an ethically and legally sound framework.
• Demonstration of highly developed skills in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients in a custodial setting.
• Demonstrate initiative in delivering nursing care and can practise autonomously.
• Crisis intervention assessment should be provided to prisoners throughout the facility as appropriate.
• Formulation and documentation of patient-centred care plans.
• Completion of initial and ongoing risk assessment of patients and liaison with the interdisciplinary team to provide a safe environment.
• Administration of medication to patients and monitoring of the effect on patients.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Maintenance of comprehensive patient-focused documentation.
• Maintenance of security practices within the unit.
• Adherence to the professional code of conduct and code of ethics.