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Clinical Specialist | Registered Psychiatric Nurse (G4) | McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit Employment Type - Permanent Full Time Hours per fortnight - 80 Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1) Req Id - 6567 Lead Clinical excellence in a modern acute mental health facility Drive service improvement through research and innovation Shape safe, recovery-focused care through clinical leadership and mentoring About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) MHDAS provides integrated and recovery-orientated mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client-centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients. MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognised unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system. About The Facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelongs CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programmes across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. About The Role Provide advanced clinical leadership within a modern, purpose-built acute mental health service. Build capacity in Mental Health Intensive Care Nursing (MHICN) and contribute to safer, more therapeutic care environments. Participate in research and quality improvement projects, helping shape service development and innovation. About You Experienced mental health nurse with advanced clinical skills in acute inpatient care. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to influence practice and mentor staff. Committed to contemporary, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, ensuring consumers receive safe, person-centred support. Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We Encourage Applications From Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQA+ community members People of all gender identities People with disability Culturally and linguistically diverse communities If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Contact person: Jodielee Blackley | (Acting) Nurse Unit Manager | McKlellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Email: [email protected] Application closing date: Monday 12, January 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr