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Nursing Professional Development & Research - Mental HealthJoin to apply for the Nursing Professional Development & Research - Mental Health role at Northern HealthNursing Professional Development & Research - Mental Health1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Nursing Professional Development & Research - Mental Health role at Northern HealthReference Number:50821:Nursing Professional Development & Research - Mental HealthEmployment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hours drive from the CBD, Melbournes North is fastbecoming the place to be!Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Grade 4 to join the Workforce, Professional Development and Research team.About Mental Health Division:Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.About the Role:The Mental Health Nursing Professional Development & Research RPN4 role sits with the Professional Development and Research Program.This role will support the coordination and development of the mental health professional development program.It will contribute to promoting a culture of continuous improvement ensuring education and professional development activities support the delivery of evidenced based mental health nursing care.The role will actively contribute to the mental health nursing research initiatives and training as required.This role is responsible for:Supporting the coordination of the development and delivery of professional development opportunities for mental health nursesEnsuring training initiatives align with contemporary best practices, recovery-oriented and trauma informed care principlesCollaborating withal mental health programs / teams to identify workforce needs and implement strategies to address skill gapsPromoting and supporting principles of continuous lifelong learning and translation of evidence into practiceActively contributing to research initiatives aimed at improving mental health services and consumer outcomes as well as initiatives for improved workforce wellbeing outcomesParticipating in quality improvement projects, utilising data to inform practice changes and enhance service deliverySupporting staff with the dissemination of research findings through presentations and publications, fostering an evidence-based practice environmentSupporting nurses throughout the process of completing research projectsSupporting clinical supervision for the mental health nursing workforceProviding mentorship and supervision to less experienced clinicians, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growthAssisting with the Prevention and Management of Occupational Violence and Aggression (PAMOVA) training, regularly as directed by managerTo be successful in this role you will have:At least five years mental health nursing experienceA Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Master qualificationsDemonstrated ability to work autonomously within a small teamWell-developed research and leadership skillsNext Steps . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ''Apply'' button and follow the prompts.For further details, please refer to thePosition Description. Alternatively, you can contact Vesna Dempster, Vesna Dempster vesna.dempster@nh.org.au or on 0413 247 405Applications close Thursday 3 July 2025.Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:Health and Wellbeing programsFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceState of the art facilities and campus partnershipsA commitment to ongoing professional development through our Learning LabsAccess to salary packaging, EAP and our online libraryFor a glimpse of life at NH, click here.Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health services Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. 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