Mental Health Nurse Grade 3 - Child & Youth Mental Health

About the role

Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, intervention, case management and therapy to children and young people who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties within a culture that emphasises family involvement
• Aid with coverage of intake and crisis response functions within the service
• Collaborate with clients, families and other services to ensure best outcomes for the clients
• Nursing specific tasks regarding physical health checks and monitoring for the broader service including Eating disorder program
• Provide multidisciplinary consultation to other team members and community services regarding assessment, formulation and implementation of a range of therapies for clients and their families
• Maintain appropriate records related to service delivery and participate in quality improvement activities
• Participate in Mental and Addiction’s Health performance management program

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent OR Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent
Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
Approved postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Qualifications

Developmental Psychiatry Course or equivalent
Training and experience in providing child and youth mental health services

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development especially further studies relevant to child, adolescent and young adult mental health.
Ability and/or interest in conducting research in the mental health field.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Pay

Permanent Full-time position (80 hrs/fn)

Schedule

Based in Moorabbin