Transition to Mental Health Specialty Enrolled Nurse Position at Workday

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Care, Patient-Centered Care, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Resilience, Adaptability, Flexibility, Clinical Assessment, Supervision, Reflective Practice, Compassionate Care, Recovery-Oriented Care, Diverse Consumer Support, Education

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: full time- fixed term (12 Months) Hours: 24/7 Rotating roster. Monday-Sunday. Site Dependent Salary: (Victoria EBA Rate Enrolled Nurse Grade 2) Location: Based across Mercy Inpatient and community sites, in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Footscray and Burnside. Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Natalie Lentini MMHGraduateNurseProgram@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity The Early Careers Program is a flagship workforce initiative inspired by the Mental Health Royal Commission, aimed at attracting and developing qualified staff working in the health care industry currently. The Mercy Mental Health Program offers a supportive and collaborative environment, where you’ll join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-oriented care. This 12-month fixed term position provides an exceptional chance for experienced Enrolled Nurses to deepen their mental health exposure and expertise through structured clinical placements across inpatient and community settings. You will work alongside specialised mental health nurses, receiving comprehensive education, supervision, and hands-on experience to build your confidence and skills. The program provides Enrolled Nurses an opportunity to advance their mental health nursing knowledge and consolidate their skills. This role incorporates a high level of physical health assessment and intervention along with mental health assessment. This role works with a diverse multi-disciplinary team which requires you to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers”. What you’ll bring A desire to learn about, learn from and work with people affected by mental ill health. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a recovery focused way. To thrive in this role, you will have: A genuine interest in supporting individuals experiencing mental ill health, along with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented care. The ability to work collaboratively within a team, supported by excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills, and a willingness to engage in supervision and reflective practice. Resilience, adaptability, and flexibility in responding to the needs of diverse consumers, their families, and changing clinical priorities. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Current Registration with AHPRA Med Endorsement qualification A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

The role involves working alongside specialized mental health nurses in a supportive environment to provide recovery-oriented care. Enrolled Nurses will deepen their mental health exposure through structured clinical placements across inpatient and community settings.