CATT Clinician | RPN

Job Description:

• Full time permanent opportunity
• Excellent Career Progression
• Work for one of Australias leading hospital groups

About the Role
Exciting opportunity to become a part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality mental health supports to people who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties.

• Provide comprehensive face to face and telephone assessments including mental state assessment risk assessment and planning of appropriate crisis interventions in the least restrictive environment to ensure that people in an acute phase of a mental illness receive high quality treatment
• Develop knowledge of local resources and services to enhance consumer access to community services and supporting community integration of care
• Use understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation to ensure least restrictive practice ensuring protection of consumers rights.

Classifications for this position will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 Grade 3 NP81 - NP74 ($100932 - $112091 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Certificate Diploma or Degree (minimum) in Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Division 1 or 3.
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• A current Victorian drivers license

• A valid Nationally Coordinated 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. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• 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 Melbournes 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

About Mental Health at St Vincents
St. Vincents Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner-city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The Community Acute Response Team (CART) of SVMH comprises Psychiatric Triage Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) Emergency Department Mental Health (EDMH) Mental Health and Police (PACER) Extended Triage and HOPE (Suicide Prevention) programs.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents 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.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application

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

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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.

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Code of Conduct:

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