Clinical Nurse Consultant - Early Intervention Support Team (EIST) / Safely Reducing Restrictive Practices (SRRP)

Grade: RPN5 Location: Thomas Embling Hospital, Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield 3078. May be required to work at other sites from time to time. Full time $140,925 super benefits Forensicare Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs that support consumers living with serious mental illness or problematic behaviours who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system, across a variety of settings including community-based services, inpatient units, and secure environments throughout Victoria. Position Objective The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Early Intervention Support Team (EIST) / Safely Reducing Restrictive Practices (SRRP) provides senior clinical leadership and specialist consultancy to support the safe reduction of restrictive practices and clinical violence and aggression at Thomas Embling Hospital. The role works across high and medium secure acute and rehabilitation hospital services to promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and evidence-based care, while leading initiatives that improve consumer outcomes, staff safety and service quality. The Clinical Nurse Consultant – EIST/SRRP ensures professional development for Early Intervention Support Team (EIST) nurses and works in partnership with other Clinical Nurse Consultants at the hospital to safely reduce restrictive practices and reduce the risk of clinical occupational aggression and violence.The role is part of a team of CNCs who work collaboratively with the hospital leadership group and other key internal and external stakeholders to develop workforce capability, strengthen therapeutic engagement, support early intervention and de-escalation strategies, and drive continuous practice improvement. The role provides education, mentoring and expert support to clinical and non-clinical staff and teams managing complex behavioural and risk issues to support a safe and effective practice environment.The Clinical Nurse Consultant – EIST/SRRP is responsible for leading service improvement and change initiatives, implementing evidence-based strategies to safely reduce restrictive practices and occupational clinical violence and aggression and ensuring consistent, coordinated approaches to care that enhance safety, quality and operational effectiveness across the hospital. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the operational delivery and professional development of the Early Intervention Support Team (EIST):• coordinate regular EIST meetings with relevant line and clinical security team managers• oversee EIST nurses’ participation in supporting seclusion review and delivering individual and group programs• support EIST nurses to develop and use de-escalation, sensory modulation, and distraction techniques• ensure EIST nurses understand and apply procedures for escorting consumers on campus• ensure EIST nurses provide timely support to unit-based staff and respond to incidents, should there be multiple responses needed, including where secondary responders have attended Provide advanced clinical leadership, consultancy and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care. Lead and support initiatives that safely reduce restrictive practices and clinical violence and aggression, ensuring care is responsive to consumer needs and promotes least restrictive practice. Coordinate and implement evidence-based early intervention, therapeutic engagement and de-escalation strategies to improve consumer outcomes and staff safety. Monitor clinical practice, evaluate outcomes and lead continuous quality improvement activities to ensure compliance with legislative, organisational and best practice standards. Collaborate with Hospital Leadership, multidisciplinary teams, lived experience representatives and other stakeholders to improve service delivery and achieve clinical and operational objectives. Provide education, coaching, mentoring and professional support to develop staff capability in restrictive practice reduction, preventing and managing clinical violence and aggression, and therapeutic care approaches. Key Selection Criteria Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health, Psychiatric or Forensic Nursing, supported by substantial post-registration experience in mental health and/or forensic services. Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in mental health nursing, including the application of contemporary evidence-based practice, professional standards and relevant legislation to support consumers with complex needs. Proven commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and least restrictive practice, with experience leading initiatives that safely reduce restrictive interventions and improve consumer outcomes. Demonstrated clinical leadership and consultancy skills, with the ability to influence practice, provide expert advice, mentor staff and lead sustainable clinical improvement. Advanced knowledge and experience in the prevention and management of clinical violence and aggression, as a subset of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) in a complex health or related environment. To view the full position description, please view here Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. ELIGIBILITY Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse 3 (ANUM) Grade: RPN3 Location: Thomas Embling Hospital Full time opportunity $100,932 - $112,091 super salary packaging (Salary subject to adjustment upon finalisation of our new agreement).

About the role: The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (RPN3) is a leadership position that has a close working relationship with the Unit Manager to assist in achieving Unit and organisational goals. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (RPN3) leads and coordinates the nursing team, to provide care and facilitate recovery through the use of evidence-based treatment approaches and participation in the delivery of therapeutic programs. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (RPN3) will use sound judgement to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and maintain a high standard of patient care, recognising the needs of the individual within the boundaries set by the profession and Forensicare. Inpatient Services at Thomas Embling Hospital (T.E.H.) is provided within a high-security forensic hospital. Primarily designed to facilitate the provision of assessments, acute or continuing care and treatment for patients from the criminal justice system, the T.E.H. is a unique one of its kind service provided nowhere else in Victoria. T.E.H comprises various units that accommodate patients requiring acute and sub-acute levels of care; and providing similar services for rehabilitation & independent living.

Benefits: Hourly rate Salary packaging Paid overtime Qualification allowance Interstate and International relocation support provided to eligible applicants International Visa Sponsorship provided - including Permanent Residency Opportunities to work in hospital, prison, community-based, and corporate settings Opportunities to engage in research through our partnership with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science Dedicated training, including intensive Prevention & Management of Aggression Training Key responsibilities: Manage resources during the shift. Improve the unit culture by challenging staff and providing support to the Unit Manager with practice development. Initiate and coordinate unit projects and participate in committees that contribute to service development. Promotes and supports nursing and the nursing contribution to care with other disciplines, departments and agencies. Coordinate emergency situations. Demonstrates sound communication skills in recording and reporting information to the interdisciplinary team. Participates in the establishment and maintenance of effective links between unit staff and significant others, including carers.

About the company: Forensicare is the statutory agency responsible for the provision of adult forensic mental health services across Victoria. Forensic mental health is a specialist area within the mental health service system. The services provided by Forensicare address the needs of offenders experiencing mental health issues, the mental health sector, the justice sector and the general community. These services are delivered through three streams, inpatient services at Thomas Embling Hospital, community services through the Community Forensic Mental Health Service and prison-based services at several locations. Forensicare provides a comprehensive research program and specialist training and professional education for our staff and mental health and associated fields. For a detailed Position Description, please click -Associate Nurse Unit Manager (RPN3)

Criteria: Holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent and possess current registration with AHPRA. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and to manage resources on a shift. Uses sound judgement and initiative to make independent, clear and patient-centred therapeutic recommendations. Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of mentally ill patients, and to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions. Knowledge of relevant legislation. Knowledge of contemporary and ethical mental health nursing practice Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment. Please note, applications will be reviewed and accessed as received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. For more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers