• Become part of our passionate, committed and highly competent workforce
• Work in an environment that supports teaching and learning
• Enhance your career with one of Victoria’s leading regional health care service

About the facility

Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery oriented assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.

About the role

As the successful mental health nursing graduate you will demonstrate a passionate approach to work within this specialised field of nursing which focuses on working with consumers to meet their recovery goals. You will consider the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, within the context of the individual's lived experience and in partnership with their family, significant others and the broader community.

In this role you will support consumers and their families during life crises and transition periods, liaising discretely and efficiently with a range of health care providers, provide information and education on mental health maintenance and restoration, coordinate care and provide talking therapy. (Australian College of Mental Health Nurses)

You will be offered 3 major rotations across the spectrum of bed based services and a 4^th specialty rotation and you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in each area, with support from experienced mental health clinicians, a preceptor, a clinical supervisor, educators, our consumers and their families.

To apply:

Applications for the 2019 Mental Health Drug and Alcohol are to be made on-line, with required documents to be uploaded. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not email applications.

• Ensure you are eligible and registered to participate in PMCV Computer Match
• Upload a current photo of yourself (for identification purposes only)
• Letter of application (no more than one page), addressed to:
  • Ms Jodie Johnston, Acting Team Leader – Mental Health Nursing, Barwon Health
  • Concise CV (no more than three pages) listing all clinical placements including service name, clinical area, type of placement and dates of placement in table format
  • Name and direct contact details of two clinical referees - preferably with one from most recent mental health placement if possible but not essential
  • A 250 word statement outlining reasons for applying for Psychiatric Graduate Year Program at Barwon Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Service, in particular why you as the applicant is choosing to define a professional pathway into mental health, this can be uploaded as a free text document.

Applicants progressing to the interview stage will be notified in via phone or email. Applicants will be asked to provide further documentation at the time of interview. This will be outlined when invitations to interview are made.

About the culture

You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. 

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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