Practice Nurse - headspace

Join an industry-leading provider in youth mental health and provide services to young people in your local community!

Brand new opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our headspace services in Broken Hill!

About the position:

• Closed-term Part-time 15.2 hours/fortnight (until June 2024)

• Based in Broken Hill

• Working Mondays

• Attractive remuneration package from $40/hr (commensurate with experience) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

The Practice Nurse will directly assist in the provision of sexual, reproductive, vaccine and general health follow up as required for young people accessing the headspace centre(s). It is also expected that the individual will provide complementary health promotion and health education activities for young people accessing the centre and in an external setting if required.  

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person to facilitate excellence in integrated holistic health care, with the goal of improving outcomes for people accessing the service and the wider community. 

On a day-to-day basis, you will: 

• Assist as delegated by the GP in undertaking assessments and procedures e.g. vaccinations, dressings, health checks.  
• Within scope of practice, provide 1:1 education around issues relevant to young people including sexual health, body image, vaccinations, general health promotion and education to enhance their ability to make informed choices in this regard.  
• Provide consultation and support to staff members and external parties around issues of youth health as appropriate.  
• Advocate and communicate within appropriate legislative guidelines on behalf of the young person with family, headspace staff and external services.  
• Consult with and support the Clinical and Operations Manager and Practice Manager in ensuring accreditation standards are achieved by implementing and maintaining audit tools, equipment and records.
• Ensure medical supplies are ordered and stored appropriately.  
• Assist GP and Practice Manager, as directed, with managing routine and urgent client recalls and follow up of pathology results.  
• Facilitate the provision of information relating to the health of young people, families/carers or organisations requesting guidance and support.  

For further information on the Practice Nurse role, please read the Position Description.

Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.

About headspace and Flourish Australia

One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au 

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Possess tertiary qualification in Nursing
2. Minimum of three years post clinical experience as a Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
3. Maintain current unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
4. Proven ability to meet program deliverables within agreed time frames
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands 
7. Ability to fully use Microsoft Office Suite and the client information management system 
8. Excellent demonstrated understanding of how mental health issues impact young people
9. Current Australian Driver’s Licence 

Desirable:

1. A carer role or having a lived experience will be an advantage.
2. Post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or currently working towards.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communicable disease control, harm reduction, and issues related to transmission and prevention of HIV, STIs and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV's).

For further information, please contact Therese Auton, Clinical Lead, E: therese.auton@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications) 

All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy.

About the Benefits

• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of Personal Leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career development, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
• Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis. Apply now!