Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 0.8 EFT (Multiple positions)
Location: Clare Moore Building – Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter and evidence of post graduate mental health nursing qualification
Contact:
Fiona Connally - Nurse Unit Manager
Contact No. 87543560 Email: ConnallyF@mercy.com.au
Renee Taliana - Nurse Unit Manager
Contact No. 87543560 Email: RTaliana@mercy.com.au
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For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the role
The Clare Moore Building (CMB) is a 54bed adult mental health inpatient unit providing care to consumers aged 18–64 years. The unit comprises one Intensive Care Area (ICA) and three Recovery Care Areas (RCAs). Following a recent restructure of the unit, our Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) team has been expanded. This investment in the ANUM workforce has reduced individual clinical and consumer workloads, creating greater capacity for leadership, mentorship, and staff development, while supporting the delivery of high quality, patient centred care and improved clinical outcomes.
The ANUM is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team and provides quality client-focused care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions ensuring a holistic approach to the client, their family and carers.
The ANUM practices at an advanced level with a critical approach to clinical care that encompasses an increased breadth of knowledge, skill and clinical judgment. An understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities under relevant legislation, as well as current evidence based practice models is essential. The ANUM plays a vital role in both the operational and clinical management of the unit.
About you
To be successful in this role, you require:
A current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing
Extensive clinical experience and expertise in mental health nursing, with a minimum of 3 years in a mental health inpatient setting
Experience as a Nurse in Charge/ANUM is desirable
A comprehensive understanding of mental health nursing models of care and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
The willingness and availability to work a rotating roster across seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
What you’ll bring:
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient centred care.
The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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Shortlisting and interviews may begin immediately as we receive applications.
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The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.