At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support mental health nursing programs while improving client care.
- Company: GV Health, a leader in innovative mental health services.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care and support diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with post-graduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
The Senior Mental Health Nurse will provide, in collaboration with the mental health senior management team, professional leadership, supervision and support for the mental health workforce. This role includes planning, coordination, resource management and reporting of activities relating to mental health nursing professional development programs, including mandatory training and nurse undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs. The position is responsible for specific projects that advance service goals and improve family and client centred practice.
The Senior Mental Health Nurse works closely with the Mental Health Director of Nursing to ensure that existing service models are evaluated and developed in line with new research and contemporary evidence-based clinical practice.
The successful candidate will:
- Have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with post-graduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
- Have extensive knowledge and understanding of current issues related to mental health care and service delivery across all programs and age spans within the sector.
- Experience in policy and guideline development and implementation including the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022, Victoria, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
- Well-developed leadership, communication, supervision and people management skills including experience in effectively developing, enhancing and sustaining key organisational and sector relationships.
About GV Health – Mental Health Services:
Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.
Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:
- Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
- Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships are available. Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance, paid parental leave, and professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals are also provided.
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones, social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts, and our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Senior Mental Health Nurse in Shepparton employer: GV Health
At Goulburn Valley Health, we are dedicated to providing person-centred care in a supportive and flexible work environment. Our casual Registered Nurse roles offer the opportunity to work across various clinical settings while enjoying generous benefits such as salary packaging, professional development, and a strong commitment to work/life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
