Embedded Practioner - Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Project Officer) 

Latrobe Regional Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Senior Clinican (RPN 5, OT4, SW4 or P4) to join the Education and Training Unit on a Fixed term, Full time position for 18 months Basis.

Reporting Operationally to the Manager of the Education and Training Unit & Professionally to the Psychiatric Nurse Consultant/Executive Director Mental Health/Chief Mental Health Nurse this role plays an important role in leading the development of a highly skilled workforce and assist Latrobe Regional Hospital to tranisition to the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

The successful applicant will:

• Will champion the transition and underpin the values of the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

• Coordinate access to training and lead local implementation of the learning and development strategy within the health service

• Be a contact point for local staff enquiries in relation to the implementation of the new act

The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill. The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to Latrobe Regional Hospitals mental health services in regional Victoria. This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000 subject to eligibility and negotiation with successful candidates. This incentive may be used to reimburse rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more!

Why work for LRH?

A leading Gippsland employer, Latrobe Regional Hospital is Gippsland's specialist referral and trauma centre located 150km east of Melbourne. We are a purpose-built teaching hospital caring for a population of more than 260,000 people.Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency, intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

Latrobe Regional Hospital were awarded the Premiers Victorian Health Service of the Year for 2022.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive team
• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Training and education
• Staff Wellbeing Clinic
• Career progression opportunities

Our unique difference:

• Regional lifestyle opportunities
• Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
• Generous salary packaging benefits, paid parental leave and flexible working conditions
• Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

Our commitment to you:

LRH is recognised as a leading learning hospital providing ongoing career opportunities.  We provide a safe and rewarding work environment for all of our staff and have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership excellence, education and training.

Now is an exciting time to join our team with significant growth on the horizon.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LRH we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At LRH we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8653.

We at LRH strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People & Culture team via email at peopleculture@lrh.com.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

IMPORTANT:  All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Evidence of Vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. Applicants for public facing positions will also be required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination (or exemption) prior to commencement”