Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Core
Provide direct care, support, and education to parents and infants up to 12 months old in a therapeutic residential setting, focusing on perinatal mental health and family-centred care.
Role type
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2)
Builds
Therapeutic residential care for mothers and infants
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Perinatal Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, decision-making, care planning, therapeutic group facilitation, knowledge of Mental Health Act 2014, perinatal mental health expertise
Preferred skills
Experience in mental health or family-focused care, National Safety and Quality Health Service standards knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support parenting confidence and skills, assist with infant sleep and settling strategies, monitor maternal and infant mental wellbeing, facilitate therapeutic group activities, contribute to care and discharge planning, respond to mental health and medical concerns
Seniority
Mid-level clinical staff