Job Description

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Permanent, part time, 0.8 FTE

About the Role

Under the guidance of the Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Senior Clinicians (Senior Staff Group), and in conjunction with team members, you will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment, and support to consumers and carers. The ANUM will deliver case management using the Strengths Model a recovery recovery-orientated approach to an identified caseload and psychiatric nursing specific interventions.

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer-focused care
• Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of patients
• Undertake nursing assessments and independently institute nursing care for consumers

Classifications for this position will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP83 - NP74 ($108435 - $112,091 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration.
• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRA, Division 1 or 3, and a current Practicing Certificate. 
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• Post registration qualification in relevant area of specialty. 
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in mental health. 
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Free car parking
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

About Footbridge CCU

Footbridge CCU is a 20 bed community residential service for consumers with a mental illness and complex psycho-social issues. The service consists of a mixture of single units and shared units. We operate on the principles of recovery orientated practice, utilising the strengths model.

There are two streams provided by Footbridge CCU, the Recovery Review Program (RRP) and the Intensive Recovery Review Program (IRP). The RRP is a 6 week comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, out of which recommendations are made about the most suitable care and support options. Where a stay at Footbridge is recommended, the consumer is invited into the IRP.

The IRP is an intensive program focusing on the individual’s recovery goals, discharge planning and future supports required. This is done through case management, utilising the skills of allied health and nursing staff. The anticipated length of stay in IRP is 18-24 months.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service, which employs more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne.

Part of Australia's largest not-for-profit Catholic health and aged care network, St Vincent's Health Australia, SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care.

SVHM's mission is to provide high quality and efficient health services to the people of Victoria in accordance with the philosophy of St Vincent’s Health Australia.  This mission is based on the values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence. 

Job Title:

Psychiatric Nurse RPN3 (ANUM) / Case Manager

Reports to:           

Nurse Unit Manager

Program:

          Footbridge CCU

Department:

Mental Health

Industrial Agreement:

         Victorian Public Mental Health

         Services Enterprise Agreement

         2021-2024 or successor

Classification:

NP83-NP74

St. Vincent’s Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara. The adult mental health service components are: Primary Intervention and Care, the Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), the North Fitzroy Prevention and Recovery Care service (PARC), the 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincent’s Hospital site, and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS). Community mental health services comprise the Triage and Crisis assessment and Treatment (CAT) service, Extended Triage and MH-HARP, Continuing Care (CCT), Mobile Support and Treatment (MST) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services. A Consultation & Liaison Service is provided to the health service. NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service, the Body Image and Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (BETRS) and NEVIL Training Cluster are regional services. Statewide services are the Victorian Dual Disability Service, the Victorian Transcultural Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Education and Training Unit. The Acute Inpatient Service includes 5 beds designated as the Koori State-wide Inpatient Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.

All St Vincent’s Mental Health clinical staff are expected to be familiar with, and practice in a manner consistent with the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce.

Footbridge CCU is a 20 bed community residential service for consumers with a mental illness and complex psycho-social issues. The service consists of a mixture of single units and shared units. We operate on the principles of recovery orientated practice, utilising the strengths model.

There are two streams provided by Footbridge CCU, the Recovery Review Program (RRP) and the Intensive Recovery Review Program (IRP). The RRP is a 6 week comprehensive multi-discplinary assessment, out of which recommendations are made about the most suitable care and support options. Where a stay at Footbridge is recommended, the consumer is invited into the IRP.

The IRP is an intensive program focussing on the individual’s recovery goals, discharge planning and future supports required. This is done through case management, utilising the skills of allied health and nursing staff. The anticipated length of stay in IRP is 18-24 months.

Under the guidance of the Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Senior Clinicians (Senior Staff Group), and in conjunction with team members, you will provide a high standard of clinical assessment, treatment, and support to consumers and carers. The ANUM will deliver case management using the Strengths Model a recovery recovery-orientated approach to an identified caseload and psychiatric nursing specific interventions.

The ANUM will provide shift leadership to the team, demonstrate discipline specific and recovery-focused case management expertise, and provide supervision to staff and students. They will also support the Senior Staff Group in service development at the CCU including the review of clinical processes and the development and maintenance of sustainable working partnerships with internal and external service providers. 

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer-focused care
• Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of patients
• Provide clinical supervision to RPN 2's, RPN students, PENs and any other program staff, and allocate tasks on the basis of the available staff‘s knowledge and skills
• Undertake nursing assessments and independently institute nursing care for consumers
• Undertake mental, social and physical assessments of consumers that will lead to recommendation of a course of action being taken
• Ensure the accurate documentation of consumer records during the shift
• Assist the RPN 4 or above to develop and implement the philosophy and objectives of a program
• Assist consumers to identify their support needs, to utilise and strengthen existing support networks and to build new support networks were required
• Ensure every effort to support consumers to actively practice their culture and values, recognising that cultural practices can be important for people’s recovery
• On the authority of a medical officer/psychiatrist, administer and assess effects of medications
• Assess the level of urgency in situations of a consumer’s psychiatric or physical deterioration and undertake a course of action to resolve or ameliorate the situation accordingly
• Actively pursue professional learning, supervision and development opportunities to continuously build their capacity to provide high-quality recovery-oriented mental health care
• Undertake community agency consultation and education and develop community projects under the supervision of, or with assistance from, the RPN4 or Manager
• Undertake specific rehabilitative/recovery or educational projects with consumers
• Where necessary refer consumers to other mental health professionals or human service agencies in the wider community
• Actively challenge stigmatising attitudes, discrimination and social exclusion, and work to promote positive attitudes towards people with a lived experience
• Act as an advocate on behalf of the consumers with relevant community agencies
• Under the direction of the manager undertake other activities that are within the scope of practice for a person functioning at a RPN3 ANUM level

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
• Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
• Participate in the annual  SVHM performance review process
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
• Complete  annual clinical competencies
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work

Person Centred Care

• Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
• Actively support consumers to  make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
• As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

Capability

Demonstrated behaviour

Personal

Personal effectiveness

Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results

Learning Agility

Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

Outcomes

Patient/Resident/client centred

Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement

Innovation and Improvement

Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

Strategy

Driving Results 

Manages own work load to deliver results

Organisational Acumen

Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

People

Working with and Managing others

Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork

Collaboration

Works collaboratively within and outside the team

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of a recovery oriented, community based psychosocial approach promoting social connectedness and inclusion.

• Well-developed ability to develop care plans that are creative and flexible, place the consumer as the expert and leader of their care, and which draw in services from across a range of sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with, and work collaboratively with people with severe mental illness and complex psychosocial needs.

• High level communication skills, written and verbal.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership for the clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.  This includes the supervision of nursing staff and students, the coordination and allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of the consumers and contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and Group Supervision. 

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills and an ability to work independently

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration.

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in nursing which meets the registration requirements of AHPRA, Division 1 or 3, and a current Practicing Certificate. 
• Post registration qualification in relevant area of specialty. 
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in mental health. 

• A current Victorian driver’s licence.

• Clinical assessment and care planning skills.

• Experience in the provision of assessment, discipline specific intervention and case management services to consumers with a serious mental illness and complex needs and their carers within a recovery framework.
• Demonstrated ability in working as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team in promoting a standard of excellence in clinical practice.  This includes contributing to team clinical processes such as Clinical Review and communicating effectively with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014
• Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external of the St Vincent’s Health organization (including consumers, carers, family members and community agencies).
• Demonstrated ability to working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self determination and enable progress towards reaching personal goals.
•  Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills, as well as sound oral and writing skills.

SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy outlines the requirements for staff working in SVHM facilities.

Table 1: Vaccine Preventable Diseases for which vaccination and/or assessment is required within SVHM

Chicken pox (varicella)

Hepatitis B

Measles

Mumps

Rubella

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Diphtheria

Tetanus

Influenza

Tuberculosis

NOTE: Vaccination requirements may differ according to individual jurisdictional requirements and policy directives and where there is a conflict the higher directive will apply. 

SVHM has grouped individuals according to their risk of transmitting vaccine preventable diseases and their risk of exposure to blood or body substances (Table 2).

Table 2: Health Care Worker Risk Categorisation

Risk Category

Description

Vaccination requirement

Category A

Vaccination is required for this category of health care worker. Healthcare workers within this category have the potential to transmit Vaccine Preventable Diseases to vulnerable patients most at risk of mortality and morbidity from these diseases within SVHM.

This includes employees with direct physical contact with patients/clients, deceased persons, blood, body substances or infectious material or surfaces/equipment that might contain these or contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of a specific infectious disease by respiratory means.

This includes laboratory workers.

Required

Category B

Vaccination is recommended for this category of HCW. This includes individuals who do not work with the risk of exposure to blood or body substances, their normal work location is not in a clinical area (e.g. chef, administrative staff) and only attends the clinical area for short periods of time. Essentially, these individuals have no greater level of risk than that of the general community.

Recommended

Prior to any person being appointed to this position it will be required that they disclose full details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this position.

National Police Check:

I understand that it is a condition of my employment to provide SVHM with a current National Police Certificate PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK and this is at my own cost.

I understand that regardless of the frequency, if I am working and or visiting in a designated ‘high risk area’ of SVHM (as defined in the SVHA Pre-employment/Appointment Safety Checks Policy) I will be subject to periodic Police Checks every three years at my own cost.

NDIS Clearance (if applicable):

If you are working in a designated ‘Risk Assessed Role’ (as defined by the National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS) regardless of frequency, you will be subject to periodic NDIS Worker Screening Checks every five years at your own cost. ‘Risk Assessed Roles’ are defined as (a) key personnel as defined in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013; (b) any role that directly delivers a set of specified supports or services in the NDIS (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018; (c) any role where normal duties are likely to require ‘more than incidental contact’ with people with disability. The designation of ‘Risk Assessed Roles’ are subject to change, please refer to NDIS Practice Standards for further information.

Required Immunisations:

Individuals who will be working in Category A positions will only be able to commence employment following assessment of their vaccination status. The decision to proceed with the commencement of employment will be at the discretion of the ICP in consultation with the Hiring Manager and may in some instances, require additional vaccinations to ensure full compliance with the SVHM Employee Health Screening and Immunisation Policy.

I understand that if additional vaccinations are required to comply with pre-employment prerequisites, this will be at my own cost. Where a state jurisdiction overrides this, the facility will bear the cost.

I have read, understood and agree to comply with the responsibilities and accountabilities of this position description.  I agree to comply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures, by laws and directions.

Name:                                                                                                                                                       

Signature:                                                                                                                                                 

Date:                                                                                                                                                          

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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