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Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Level 2) - Older Adult Inpatient Unit

The Alfred Foundation, Alfred, NY, United States


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. The organisation has 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. With over 22,000 dedicated staff focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care, Bayside Health encourages all employees to strive and thrive, with education and training central to staff development.

Position Details

Permanent, Part‑time (0.8EFT / 64 hours per fortnight)

Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2

7‑day rotating roster

Located at The Greenhouse, Alfred Hospital

Supportive multi‑disciplinary team environment

About the Team
The Greenhouse is an acute inpatient assessment unit at the Alfred Hospital that consists of 15 beds and is staffed on an interdisciplinary model with 24‑hour nursing care. As a unit treating patients with acute conditions, there is an expectation that patients will be discharged to their original address or other more appropriate environments as soon as they are ready for discharge. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sessions are usually conducted on Mondays and Fridays as required.

About the Role
The position offers post‑registration experience and the necessary training and experience to enable working in an acute inpatient unit. Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and knowledge of acute psychiatry nursing care will be developed whilst undertaking this introductory role in mental health. The program offers study days, clinical supervision and a supportive and friendly team environment to develop your skills.

Responsibilities
The Enrolled Nurse will provide direct patient care whilst working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and will retain responsibility for his/her actions. The Enrolled Nurse remains accountable to the Registered Nurse for all delegated functions.

About You (Qualifications)

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via AHPRA in Enrolled Nursing and holding a current practising certificate.

Medication administration endorsement essential.

PEN Level 2 applies to Enrolled Nurses who:

Have at least 2 years’ experience and hold either an NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines with an Administration of Medicines scope or a post‑registration qualification in mental health nursing; or

Undertake duties that include PEN 2 duties as part of their role, within their scope of practice; or

Are undertaking a Community Training Position of up to 12 months (as defined).

Current influenza vaccination and Australian working rights.

Benefits

Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.

Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre‑tax.

Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness.

Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

Close to public transport and cafes.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

Accessibility Statement
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

Vaccination Requirement
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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