Clinical Nurse Mental Health

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach We are seeking to hire a Clinical Nurse Mental Health to join our Medicare Mental Health Centre (Mirrabooka / Balga) on a permanent full-time basis. This role provides a high standard of consumer care, acts as a clinical resource and effectively manages resources to deliver quality consumer outcomes in the relevant Medicare Mental Health service setting. You will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day‑to‑day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients. Participate in a variety of mental health and other clinical assessments, risk assessment and management; history taking and developing comprehensive care plans. The Position Applies advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the coordination of direct care to consumers. Undertakes comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and develops care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Supervises nursing practice and takes responsibility for standard of care delivered. Acts as a clinical resource, maintains and develops clinical skills relevant to area of practice. Initiates reviews and coordinates care of consumers with complex health problems. Serves as a consumer advocate, protecting the rights and safety of consumers at all times. Evaluates the quality of nursing practice and participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve consumer outcomes. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and have relevant post‑registration experience in an acute mental health environment. Successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children’s Check and National Police Clearance. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $104,903 to $110,954 plus 12% Superannuation Permanent full‑time, working 38 hours per week Salary packaging up to $18,550 On a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing, work related expenses, self‑education and additional superannuation A healthy work‑life balanced through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well‑being programmes Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For all enquiries contact Naomi Boyd, Director Community Mental Health Services. If suitable applicants are identified, advertisement may close prior to the listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don't need to be Catholic to work with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr