RPN Gr3 HDU Lead - Adult IPU

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Join an Industry leader in acute psychiatric care

• Permanent, Part-time/Full-time positions: 48-80 hours per fortnight (negotiable)
• RPN Grade 3
• Located at The Alfred Hospital's Adult Inpatient Units
• Morning and afternoon shifts, with some night shifts required

What's in it for you

• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

The Department

The newly developed Hospital and Emergency Services provides a range of clinical services delivered by two streams of care including Inpatient Services and Consultation Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry Services.

These combined streams aim to embed a trauma-informed approach throughout the continuum of care which includes at each consumer’s entry to our services, at assessment, treatment and during hospital stays. This is line with the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health and part of our implementation of the requirements presented in the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, 2022.

Services include:

• Consultation Liaison: CL Psychiatry, CL Addiction and State-wide Gambling (in the first phase).
• Emergency Outreach: Emergency Psychiatry, Triage, CATT/PACER, HOPE
• Adult IPU: First Floor and Ground Floor

The Role

These newly funded positions are based at the Alfred Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The HDU Lead is responsible for providing clinical leadership to staff members across the HDU (GF/FF) in accordance with the recently reviewed IPU Pathways Document and HDU Guidelines. They will work collaboratively with the ANUM in LDU who is responsible for the overall governance and overseeing the care and safety of the ward.

The HDU Lead will conduct this role across morning and afternoon shifts but, in addition, will be required to work night shifts and act as ANUM as required. Shifts working on LDU will also be accommodated to ensure wellbeing.

We are seeking person-centred mental health nurses with a comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, along with well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively partner with patients in their recovery. The position requires post-registration experience and the necessary training and experience to enable working in an acute inpatient unit. Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, recovery care planning and knowledge of acute mental health nursing care and practice is essential to undertake this role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current unrestricted registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board via AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent or bachelor's degree in nursing
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing or working towards this
• At least two years post-qualifying experience working in a mental health setting, preferably an acute environment
• Attended or planned attendance at HDU Advanced Practice Workshop (internal applicants)

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Located close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position please contact Megan Layne (Ops Mgr First Floor IPU) on 03 9076 3922 / M.Layne@alfred.org.au or Blair Hobbs (Ops Mgr Ground  Floor IPU) on 0427 196 463 / B.Hobbs@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 20th November 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au