CNC - Custodial Mental Health Services
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 11 March 2020
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2
Salary: $122,360 plus superannuation
Position No: 34421 - 01OCE
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 February 2020
Contact Officer: Gillian Sharp on
gillian.sharp@act.gov.au
or
(02) 5124 1813
Canberra Health Services is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work.
Overview of the work area and position:
Forensic Mental Health Services is a contemporary evidence based service providing high quality mental health care that is guided by principles of Recovery. The service aims to provide collaborative care involving the consumer, their carers and other key services. At this level it is expected that you will provide, under limited supervision, high quality care to achieve sound outcomes for consumers particularly with regards to suicide and self harm. It is an expectation that you will contribute your expertise to the multidisciplinary team, provide supervision to staff and support the Team Manager. You will be required to undertake professional development and supervision and participate in quality initiatives and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Desirable:
- Current driver’s licence.
- Holds or is working towards postgraduate in clinical nursing practice is highly desirable.
- Previous experience within a corrections/forensics, environment would be well regarded.
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Be registered under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011.
Note:
This is a temporary position available for 13 months.
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Note
This is a temporary position available for 13 months.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services