Registered Mental Health Nurses

Permanent full-time, part-time and casual positions over a seven-day roster.

Ramsay Clinic Albert Road, VIC

Do you want to work in a safe environment? Are you interested in being part of something new? Do you want to see mental health care delivered in a different way?

Ramsay Mental Health is excited to be collaborating with Alfred Health and Goulburn Valley Health to provide the Women’s Recovery Network (WREN).

This is an opportunity to be involved in innovative ground-breaking service delivery for the Victorian mental health sector! If that is of interest, then this role is for you!

About the Women’s Recovery Network (WREN)

WREN is an innovative service developed in response to the Royal Commission recommendations for partnerships between the public and private sector, and the need for gender segregation and sexually safe units.  We recognise that women experiencing mental ill-health have specific needs that differ from their male counterparts that require tailored treatment and support. Located at Ramsay Clinic Albert Road, the clinic is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people.

You can read more about WREN here:

Womens Recovery Network (Wren)

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work in an innovative in-patient setting that aligns with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

WREN has 14 general mental health beds, 5 eating disorder beds and 5 perinatal beds. This role will require you to work across all of these pods

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with consumers, families/carers/supporters and the multidisciplinary team to provide nursing care that supports women’s mental health and wellbeing and promotes recovery.
• Foster a compassionate and supportive environment, promoting dignity and respect for all women.
• Complete mental health assessments, ongoing dynamic risk assessment, visual and physical observations, medication management.
• Offer education and support to women and their families/carers/supporters, empowering them to actively participate in the care process.
• Provide quality evidence based care to our participants.

Qualifications:

• AHPRA Registration.
• Acute Mental Health Inpatient and/or perinatal and/or eating disorder experience essential.
• Postgraduate Qualifications Mental Health (highly regarded)
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed approaches and best practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $36.13 - $ 49.96 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (VIC RN/Midwife gr1-gr8) 

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged online.

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

For any enquiries please contact Lisa McKeon via email at mckeonl@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications close: 18 March 2024