Marrmak - Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3

Grade: RPN3

Location: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

$100,932 - $112,091 + super + salary packing + benefits

Full time

This opportunity is located in Melbourne, Victoria. We are seeking Nurses Nation-wide.

Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting significant expansion

• Interstate and International relocation support provided to eligible applicants
• International Visa Sponsorship provided - including Permanent Residency

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. A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding.

Forensicare is the state-wide specialist provider of adult forensic mental health services in Victoria. 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 contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

About the Role:

The Mental Health Nurse (RPN3) at DPFC delivers care within a custodial setting, practicing within a recovery framework and using sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and maintain a high standard of patient care in consultation with Corrections Victoria, Primary Health and numerous other stakeholders.

An RPN 3 at DPFC will be required to work across the inpatient unit, reception assessments, At Risk reviews and outreach services across the site.

About You:

• Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of current standards of practice, contemporary mental health nursing practices and relevant legislation.
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience in mental health nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health consumer recovery.
• Demonstrated comprehensive risk assessments skills and ability to plan and implement risk management plans.

What you need:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).

What we can offer:

• International Candidates – Sponsorship availability, Permanent (186) or Temporary (482) to approved applicants.
• Interstate and International relocation support provided to eligible applicants.
• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

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For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is subject to a Police Check.
• COVID19 \& Influenza Vaccination Evidence
• Register and maintain your qualifications on eCredential
• Visa - We will Sponsor with pathways to Permanent Residency, subject to eligibility.

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of curiosity, purpose, strong ethics, compassion and fairness; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.