Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse L2 - Steele Haughton
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
$38.13 - $40.57 per hour plus salary packaging & super | Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 - Steele Haughton Unit
Multiple opportunities | Permanent Full & Part Time roles
About the Role
As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 (PEN Level 2) within the Steele Haughton Unit, you will deliver high-quality care to consumers aged 65+ experiencing acute mental health challenges. Working in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), you will provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services, with the opportunity to mentor and support both consumers and staff.
Steele Haughton Unit is a 10-bed Aged Acute and 20-bed Residential inpatient unit providing clinical services for older adults with complex mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
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Administer prescribed medications (NMBA approved) and provide medication information to consumers and carers
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Conduct mental state examinations, psychosocial assessments, and consumer interviews
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Develop and update consumer-centred care plans, identifying clinical risks and collaborating with the MDT
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Ensure a safe and supportive physical and psychosocial environment for consumers and staff
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Plan and run group sessions with the Clinical Nurse Educator and provide mental health education to consumers, carers, and significant others
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Participate in consumer reviews, discharge planning, and coordinate with the MDT for recovery-oriented care
Skills & Experience
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Registered with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (mandatory)
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Post-registration qualification in mental health nursing
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NMBA-approved qualification in medication administration (or working toward it)
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Ability to apply recovery principles in practice and demonstrate effective communication with consumers and carers
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Knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, 2022, and the ability to work autonomously within legal and ethical frameworks
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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Proficiency in computer skills and the use of online communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, telehealth)
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Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Rebekka Spirovski, Acting Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5320 3540. for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
