• Operate under a new model of care reflecting the RC recommendations
• Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Grade 3) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 4) roles available
• Work the hours that work for you – Permanent Full Time and Part Time roles available
• Located in North Geelong, only 30 minutes from Melbourne’s western suburbs

In this new era of mental health service reform, Barwon Health’s MHDAS are transforming our services and we are seeking mental health professionals who are curious, passionate, and eager to advance their career. Our Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Service is currently recruiting the nursing leadership team for our brand new McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit. This 16 bed unit (opening September), will provide specialised mental health care for independent adults (50 years+), including those with complex mental health and general health co-morbidities.

About the new facility

Barwon Heath’s Mental Health Drugs & Alcohol Services are actively building upon our nationally recognised reputation for innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and family inclusive. In response to the Royal Commission, a 16 bed Older Adult Acute Mental Health is nearing completion in North Geelong.

This new purpose built facility has a co-designed model of care that is recovery oriented and trauma informed. It will provide clinical inpatient care for consumers aged 50 years+ with acute and sub-acute needs, with onsite facilities for outpatient appointments.

About the roles

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Grade 3) – Multiple Full Time and Part Time roles available

Clinical

• Practice using a new model of care reflecting the Royal Commission’s recommendations
• Provide assessment and continuing care to consumers with a serious mental disorder
• Work with least restrictive practices, providing therapeutic engagement to consumers

Leadership

• Provide co-ordination, leadership and supervision of staff in the daily operations of the unit
• Educate, guide and supervise student nurses as required
• Act up as the NUM during short periods of absence and as required

Team

• Join a multidisciplinary staffing profile, operating within a holistic Recovery Based Model
• Enhance communication channels with other teams to encourage seamless service delivery
• Positions includes some rotation to nightshift depending on service requirements

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 4) – 1 x Permanent Full Time role available (part time negotiable)

As the successful applicant you will work alongside the NUM and ANUMs, with a primary focus of improving clinical services for consumers and contributing to the training and development of nursing staff regarding the speciality area. Core duties of your role will include:

• Providing clinical leadership/expertise to influence the quality of care within the centre
• Ensuring that service delivery is contemporary, recovery oriented, family/carer inclusive
• Undertaking direct client care/assessments in conjunction with other nursing staff 
• Supporting the NUM and ANUMs in operational and clinical leadership issues 
• Reducing restrictive interventions (RRI)

Please note the RPN4 positions do not hold operational or professional responsibility for the ward and are rostered am and pm shifts, 7 days a week (no night shift).

About the culture

This is a new service within the established Mental Health Acute Intervention Services team. You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to purchase additional leave and take leave without pay
• Located in the northern suburbs of Geelong, we offer an easier commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, rather than travelling across the city
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

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.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy. You will be required to upload your Immunisation History with evidence of your recent  influenza vaccination received post March 2022 in the application process.

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