Job title: Mental Health Nurse - Inpatient
Job type: Locum
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Nursing and Midwifery
Functional Expertise: Mental Health
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Job published: 20/11/2024
Job ID: 39440

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Inpatient Mental Health Unit 
Location: Dubbo, New South Wales 
Contract Type: Full-Time Rotating Roster (Contract) 
Dates: ASAP for 12 weeks 

 

About the Role: 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Dubbo, New South Wales. This role involves providing high-quality mental health care to patients in a structured inpatient setting. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working to stabilise and support individuals with acute mental health conditions, ensuring their safety and promoting recovery. 

 

Weekly incentive bonus + weekly meal allowance + travel and accommodation provided  + Verus education allowance 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute mental health conditions in an inpatient unit. 
  • Conduct mental health assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individual care plans. 
  • Administer medications, monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary. 
  • Engage in therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques as required. 
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. 
  • Maintain clear and accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to mental health legislation and best practice standards. 
  • Support patients through their recovery journey and assist in discharge planning. 

Essential Criteria: 

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. 
  • A minimum of 2 years' post-grad experience as a Registered Nurse working in mental health. 
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in both inpatient and community settings. 
  • Ability to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. 
  • Experience in medication management and patient assessment. 
  • Commitment to patient-centred care and promoting independence in adults. 

What’s On Offer: 

  • Up to $58.53p/h (AM) + super + additional incentive bonus + weekly meal allowance  
  • Travel and accommodation provided for you.
  • Up to $80.70/pw for post-grad qualifications 
  • Opportunity to work in a scenic, supportive and collaborative environment. 
  • Contract role with potential for extension. 
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities with Verus' $500 education bonus. 

 

How to Apply: If you're a dedicated Registered Nurse passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume detailing your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role. 

 

For more information, contact Chloe on 0485 837439  or via chloe.watson-edwards@veruspeople.com 

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