Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Macleod, Yallambie– Mental Health RN–Simpson Health Centre

Are you a passionateMental Health RN looking to make a meaningful impact in a uniquePrimaryhealthcare setting?

We’relooking forMental Health RNs who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care to Defence members.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary- attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates
• Quality patient centred care -low acuity in a secure ADF setting
• Work-life balance-predictable hours
• Civilian Role -be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Progress your learning -Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave
• Practical Perks- Free on-site parking and uniforms provided
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resourcesand lifestyle discounts

About Simpson Health Centre

Simpson Barracks is located at Yallambie (approx. 40 mins North-East of Melbourne CBD). Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians & operators, electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. The Army base services approximately 6000 Defence members and operates a 9 bed low dependency ward 24/7.

The health centre also provides primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and mental health services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

This role is full time Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality mental health care to Defence members
• Conductingfitness-for-duty assessments and pre/post-deployment care.
• Undertaking assessments, interventions, managing medications, formulating treatment and care plans for individuals and group education sessions
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical environmentwhere patientwellness is paramount

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• One of the following:
• ACMHN credentialed
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Mental Health trained nurse / UK trained undergraduate Mental Health Nurse
• Minimum two years’ Post RN general registration experience within last five yearsin mental health within a Primary Healthcare Setting or Specialist Mental Health Setting
• Comprehensive assessment skills and experience in ‘Focussed Psychological Strategies’ and ‘Psychological Therapy’ as per Medicare Schedule
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenshiprequired to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care

Who we are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. To learn more about Serco click here

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