Job Description:

• Permanent part time roles available, PM shift
• Work at the Heart of St Vincent’s Mission
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Home

A Place of Care, Community and Connection.

Prague House is a specialised aged care facility supporting older people living with a mental health diagnosis or acquired brain injury.  Many of the older persons living at Prague House have a history of homelessness or have been at risk of being homeless. Prague House offers a person-centred model of care that supports older persons to achieve their individual goals and strengthen their wellbeing.

Located in Kew, Prague House is vital part of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Continuing Care Services, a key clinical service program of SVHM and broader SVHA Public Hospital division.  Prague House provides a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment with the multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to support the older person, promoting independence, dignity and community.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse at Prague House, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality nursing care in a unique homelike setting. You will use your clinical expertise to support older persons with complex physical, cognitive and mental health needs while delivering person-centred care that promotes independence and quality of life.  You will provide supervision to Enrolled Nurse and Health Care Worker staff to ensure the provision of high quality care.

Grow your skills in a specialist clinical environment.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in aged care, mental health and complex care nursing while working alongside experienced clinicians and an engaged multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to creating a positive therapeutic environment that supports recovery, resilience and meaningful community participation.

Classification

Registered Nurse Grade 2 (YP3-YP9)

About You

Compassion and Clinical Excellence.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional care to older persons with complex mental health and care needs. You will demonstrate a commitment to person-centred practice and work collaboratively with residents, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

With strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgement and excellent communication abilities, you will thrive in a rewarding environment where every day presents opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications and Commitment:

In addition to your experience, you will need:

• Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA

• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary mental health nursing practice, recovery-oriented care and trauma-informed principles

• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and clinical risk management principles

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your access pass to a wide range of fitness facilities. We believe a healthy body supports a healthy mind.

• Access to exclusive discounts and promotions through our Foundation.

• We are dedicated to your professional development, offering regular opportunities to help you reach your career goals.

• A culture of continuous improvement, where your contributions make a difference.

• The opportunity to work within a highly regarded public mental health service

Working at St Vincent’s 

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. 

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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