Job Description
Full job description
Position Title: Mental Health Nurse - Tarrengower Primary Health Service
Classification: YT11 - Registered Nurse G3A
Salary per hour: $55.07 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 24 hours per fortnight
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028
Role description
The Mental Health Nurse is responsible for delivering specialist primary mental healthcare services to women at Tarrengower Prison. This role involves comprehensive assessment, care planning, and ongoing management of both mental and physical health needs, with a strong focus on supporting recovery-oriented practice and enhancing the women's experience of mental healthcare.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, the Mental Health Nurse contributes to the provision of holistic, trauma-informed care for individuals with diverse and complex needs, including priority population groups within the prison setting.
In addition to responsibilities at Tarrengower Prison, the Mental Health Nurse may be required to undertake duties across Dhelkaya Health sites in Maldon or Castlemaine, as directed by the manager, to support service delivery and organisational priorities.
About you
Hold post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Registration with AHPRA.
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working in a public mental health inpatient unit or other mental health setting.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or ****** orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Ebony Sharma - Manager Housing, AOD, Counselling & Custodial Health on 0456XXXXXX.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
Position Title: Mental Health Nurse - Tarrengower Primary Health Service
Classification: YT11 - Registered Nurse G3A
Salary per hour: $55.07 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 24 hours per fortnight
Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 -2028
Role description
The Mental Health Nurse is responsible for delivering specialist primary mental healthcare services to women at Tarrengower Prison. This role involves comprehensive assessment, care planning, and ongoing management of both mental and physical health needs, with a strong focus on supporting recovery-oriented practice and enhancing the women's experience of mental healthcare.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary healthcare team, the Mental Health Nurse contributes to the provision of holistic, trauma-informed care for individuals with diverse and complex needs, including priority population groups within the prison setting.
In addition to responsibilities at Tarrengower Prison, the Mental Health Nurse may be required to undertake duties across Dhelkaya Health sites in Maldon or Castlemaine, as directed by the manager, to support service delivery and organisational priorities.
About you
Hold post graduate qualifications in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Registration with AHPRA.
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience working in a public mental health inpatient unit or other mental health setting.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or ****** orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Ebony Sharma - Manager Housing, AOD, Counselling & Custodial Health on 0456XXXXXX.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mental Health Nurse - Tarrengower Primary Health Service position is now open for candidates interested in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector. This role in Abattoir offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation is a plus.
