Registered Nurse
Core
Providing clinical and mental health support, assessments, and treatment for people in immigration detention.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Builds
Coordinated mental health care plans and treatment for detainees
Domain
Healthcare / Immigration Detention
Deliverable
clinical/physical work
Required skills
AHPRA registration, hospital and community nursing experience, mental health assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, discharge planning
Preferred skills
Trauma Informed Care, person-centred care
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and mental health support for detainees with complex presentations; develop mental health recovery plans; manage medication and referrals; complete mental health assessments and documentation in electronic medical records; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care.