Mental Health Nurse

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community. Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community. Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services. We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive. Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

Position Title: Mental Health Nurse

Employment Type: Casual

Award: Proposed Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024

Role description

The role of the Mental Health Nurse – Custodial Health, involves working within a multidisciplinary team at Tarrengower Women's Prison and incorporates the following activities: Specialist in primary mental health care, including assessment and management of mental health conditions, deliver unsupervised clinical practice, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching, patient advocacy, collaborative patient and unit management, supervision and mentorship/preceptorship, accurate and timely documentation. 

Dhelkaya Health is responsible for the provision of primary healthcare to women throughout their prison stay at Tarrengower.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a nursing role in a multidisciplinary mental health setting
• Highly developed mental health nursing skills and knowledge and ability to support a multidisciplinary team with clinical decision making and complex and high-risk clients
• Current AHPRA registration
• Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated evidence of undertaking professional development activities to maintain and enhance nursing expertise
• Willingness to learn new ICT systems
• A commitment to high quality, safe and person-centred patient care
• Experience and/or post graduate qualification working in custodial health, alcohol and other drugs services (desirable)

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Donna Bogdanovski – Manager Housing, AOD Counselling and Custodial Health Services on .