Clinical Nurse – Mental Health | Perth

• Contributing to, and participating in, the education of all levels of staff being involved in department orientation, in servicing, and clinical competence programs;
• Acting as a professional resource and demonstrating broad knowledge in all facets of caring for mental health patients;
• Working with peers, and liaising with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Educator to drive education within the unit; 
• Consistently performing accurate and comprehensive patient assessments to address the individual patient's short and long-term needs, including their physical, socia,l and spiritual needs;
• Promoting a positive and supportive culture utilising excellent leadership skills;
• Coordinating shifts on any allocated ward and leading by example;
• Supporting and contributing to the achievement of the clinical, teaching, research, and organisational goals;
• Supporting and contributing to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to customers;
• Exercising proper courtesy, consideration, and sensitivity in dealings with patients, members of the public, and other employees;
• Acting with integrity in the performance of official duties and in the use of official equipment and facilities;
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of patient, employee, and other information;
• Participating in the systematic and continuous development of personal work performance and skills.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• A strong clinical skillset with experience in Mental Health;
• Ability to supervise, lead, direct, and motivate staff to achieve outcomes;
• Well-developed planning, prioritisation, and time management skills;
• Compliance with all legislative requirements in the workplace, including occupational safety and health acts and workers' compensation;
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day roster;
• Compliance with the requirements and guidelines as outlined in the MHA 2014 when managing patients.

BENEFITS

• Flexible work opportunities;
• Flexible Leave Program;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
• Professional development programs;
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
• Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels;
• Salary sacrifice opportunities;
• Recognition and rewards programs.

REMUNERATION