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Physical health nurse in early psychosisNurse – Physical health Coordinator(Part-time – 0.4 FTE – 12 month appointment)
About us
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
At Orygen, our leadership and staff work to deliver cutting-edge research, policy development, innovative clinical services, and evidence-based training and education to ensure that there is continuous improvement in the treatments and care provided to young people experiencing mental ill-health.
Our work has created a new, more positive approach to the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and has developed new models of care for young people with emerging disorders. This work has been translated into a worldwide shift in services and treatments to include a primary focus on getting well and staying well, and health care models that include partnership with young people and families.
So if you’re looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, vibrant and forward thinking organisation which has become a thought leader in the field of youth mental health, we look forward to hearing from you.
The role
The purpose of this role is to provide coordination of the physical health interventions for the young people who attend the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) at Orygen Youth health – Clinical program. This role will be part of a clinical trial, named PHAstER, and the involvement of a Physical Health nurse in the treating team will be the intervention being assessed. This role includes performing physical health screening (metabolic monitoring) and facilitating clients attending the interventions at Orygen Youth Health that have been established to address the physical health of young people, including but not limited to:
Exercise physiologists – individual & group programs
Dieticians - individual & group programs Gym group Yoga group ‘Tackling tobacco’ intervention in conjunction with QUIT Victoria Interventions aimed at reducing and/or ceasing alcohol or substance use Promoting the use of medications that have a low propensity for weight gain
or metabolic disturbances as first line treatments
The Physical Health Nurse Co-ordinator will also liaise with external agencies such as general practitioners, endocrinologists and sexual health services depending on the specific needs of the individual client.
About you
Essential
Experience working with young people with a diagnosis of mental illness
Extensive experience working as a physical health nurse within a multidisciplinary care team in a community setting
A sound understanding of the physical health co morbidities associated with serious mental illness
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience, in the provision of comprehensive physical health assessment, metabolic monitoring, planning of therapeutic interventions, and evaluation of clinical outcomes
Demonstrated provision of high quality, person-centred evidence-based nursing care in the contemporary community mental health context
Experience in working in clinical leadership roles
Experience working collaboratively with primary health care providers e.g. GP practices
Enhanced knowledge of mental health medications
High level of reliability and professional conduct
Experience in the provision of nursing clinical supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to problem solve, negotiate and communicate with staff, patients and other service providers
Successfully undergo a Police Records and Working with Children’s Check for pre-employment screening
Desirable Nursing: Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development as outlined by
ACMHN or RCNA. Evidence ACMHN Credentialed Mental Health Nurse (CMHN)
A working knowledge of community-based organisations and human services organisations.
Commitment to the development of integrated clinical research within the service
Understanding of the Children & Young Person’s Act, Mental Health Act 1986 and other Acts/ legislation relevant to working with young people in a mental health setting.
Knowledge of relevant guidelines, plans and strategies related to the mental health service system (E.g. Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy, National Standards for Mental Health Services, etc)
To apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter and a supporting statement that addresses the key selection criteria.
For a Position Description, please visit the Orygen website at https://www.orygen.org.au/About/Work-with-Us/Physical-health-nurse-in-early-psychosis
For further information about the role, please contact Brian O’Donoghue on 03 9342 2849 or via email [email protected] .
Applications to be sent to: [email protected], using the subject line: Physical Health Nurse
Closing Date for Applications: 31st January 2019.
Orygen is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining our staff irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Orygen reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.
