• Competitive Salary of $79664 – $106000 inclusive of superannuation
• Supporting the 482 TSS sponsorship visa for 12 months with a pathway to 186 PR for eligible candidates
• Supporting up to $7500 relocation and a further $2500 upon completion of 24 months of service

If you’re eager to grow in a dynamic, patient-focused environment and value a positive, supportive team culture, this role offers great opportunities for both professional development and a fulfilling work experience.

Our Clients Hospital is seeking an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our team. You will play a key role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience whilst we care for them.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Staff assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a high standard of nursing care in consultation with the health care team, patients and carers.

· To provide safe customer-focussed patients care in a multidisciplinary environment.

· Provide effective communication so as to include the patients’ carers and the multi-disciplinary team in the immediate and ongoing health care.

· Assess the need for and provide health education for patients and their carers.

· Refer relevant and important issues to the Senior Nurse on duty or other health care team members.

· Provide leadership and direction and act as a positive role model, providing mentorship / preceptorship to less experienced nurses, including graduate nurses and under-graduate nursing students.

· Undertake (nursing) mental state, social state and physical assessments of patients, which will assist with recommendations for formulation of Individual treatment/recovery plans.

· Ensure the accurate documentation of client records during the shift.

About us

Our client is a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

The organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

The client has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

• We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements – giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Essential Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Working with Children check
• Previous experience as a Mental Health Registered Nurse
• Post graduate qualification in Mental health is highly regarded

Why apply through Healthcare Australia?

Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest nursing recruitment agency and therefore we are able to offer you the best opportunities across Australia. We specialise in the sourcing and placement of health professionals in permanent roles in all the major cities across Australia.

• Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process
• Preparation advice regarding resume, cover letter and interview success
• Specific information regarding the role provided before application
• Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
• Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process
• Feedback requested and provided at all stages
• Continued communication and support after employment has commenced

For more information on this exciting opportunity please call Sharon Eden on 07 3099 8513 or email [email protected]

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