Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
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Supportive team environment
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Passionate about Mental Health
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Current AHPRA Registration
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Caring, organised and passionate about excellent patient care- Is this you?
Northpark Private Hospital is seeking experienced Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join their Mental Health department. You will play a key role within a supportive team in ensuring high levels of patient care is provided.
As an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse your responsibilities will include:
- Deliver safe, researched-based standards of nursing care to individuals/groups under the direction and supervision (either indirect or direct) of the RN
- Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
- Administer medications according to state law and organization policy
- Act as a role model for Safe Practice
Our Mental Health Unit consists of 2 units with 23 beds in each. We offer Inpatient services and 10 different Day Patient streams. Programs include general psychiatry and specialties such as anxiety and depression, older adult psychiatry and Parent and Infant Services. Therapeutic streams include CBT, ACT and addictive behaviour management.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Advanced Diploma in Mental Health (desired)
- Enrolled Nurse Qualification in Monitoring and Administering IV Medications
- Working with Children check (if relevant)
- Advanced level of clinical skills (desired)
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Exceptional time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Applications close: Monday 4 March 2019
For further enquiries: Elisabeth (Lisa) Varley (Elisabeth.varley@healthscope.com.au, 03 9468 0359)
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter your CV along with the contact details for two professional referees.
