Transition to Specialty Practice Nurse | Mental Health - VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Fitzroy Campus

Job Description:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Amazing location in the heart of vibrant Fitzroy
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 12-month initial program leading to ongoing positions upon successful completion of program
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Part time (8 shifts per fortnight) to promote work/life balance
• July 22 2024 start date

About the Role

St Vincent's offers a unique and personalized Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) program that provides the opportunity for a long and fulfilling career in mental health. St Vincent’s Mental Health provide ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of consumers who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of recovery support needs in the cities of Yarra and Boroondara. During your TSP year, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in a supportive environment, working closely with your preceptor and the opportunity to participate in group supervision.

The TSP nurse will be supported by the education team to ensure they achieve competencies that will equip them to work in all areas of the AIS.

• You will be required to work a rotating roster, including night shift.
• These positions are 0.8 EFT with regular funded study days
• You will be trained in the use of key recovery tools, and will be encouraged to develop your own creative recovery-orientated care strategies and you will work with our Lived Experience workforce.
• The TSP nurse will participate in the mandatory academic training program that has been specifically designed to assist the TSP to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to mental health nursing over 12 months.
• There are 20+ paid study days offered throughout the program to assist your growth as a well-rounded clinician.
• The TSP must complete the clinical competencies provided as part of the program at the identified time intervals as set out in their training manuals.
• All competencies, assessments and hurdles must be achieved. This educational component will allow you to obtain recognition of prior learning towards a post-graduate diploma in mental health nursing.

Duties include:

• Supporting consumers throughout their recovery journeys and working alongside the multidisciplinary team
• Actively upholding a culture of hope by using optimistic language, supporting people and celebrating consumer’s recovery efforts;
• Supporting consumers with available resources to achieve their recovery goals through education and support around medication, coping strategies and symptom management
• Actively challenging stigmatizing attitudes, discrimination and social exclusion in line with the Recovery Model of Mental Health Care.
• Participating in consumer assessment, care planning and discharge planning.

Classifications for these positions will be Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 NP21 - NP70

Your Contribution

• Degree in general nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What We offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Support from senior staff

About St Vincent’s Mental Health

St Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) provides high quality, recovery-oriented services across an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.  The service utilises the Strengths Model of recovery and this model is embedded across all parts of the mental health service. In addition the acute inpatient service utilises the Safewards Model. St Vincent’s is also committed to the ongoing development of a strong peer support workforce

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

St Vincent’s Mental Health is committed the recruitment and retention of high quality staff.  We aim to support staff to maintain and develop their skills to provide excellent clinical care and to meet their own personal and career goals.  The service has a strong education and research focus, in addition to affiliations with a number of universities and educational institutions. 

Application

Please attach the following to your application:

• Resume and cover letter

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contacts:

Primary - Marcie Regester – Education Team Leader (Marcella.regester@svha.org.au)

Secondary – Mental Health Education Team (MHTrainingEducation@svhm.org.au)

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Marcie Regester – Education Team Leader (Marcella.regester@svha.org.au)

Alternate Contact:

Mental Health Education Team (MHTrainingEducation@svhm.org.au)

Closing Date:

17 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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