Description:
Join our team, and our mission.
We are revolutionising mental health care in our new state-of-the-art facilities by empowering recovery through a holistic and community integrated mental health care model.
At Aegis Health, our integrative mental health services dedicated to providing diverse treatment options & personalised care that empowers each individual on their path to recovery.
Our mission is to provide wrap-around and human-centred mental health care that meets people where they are at in their recovery journey, at the right time, no matter what stage of healing they’re in.
We are looking for several passionate and innovative nursing professionals to join our interdisciplinary team who share our vision for a new kind of mental health care:
· Enrolled Nurses
Our approach:
· An interdisciplinary care team.
· Close-to-life mental health care.
· An enactive model of mental health care.
· Care coordination.
· A graduated care pathway.
· Risk streaming and management.
· A diverse range of innovative and evidence-based group programs.
· Group programs for caregivers, families and supporters of patients.
· Practising community-integrated psychosocial care.
Ultimately, Aegis Health is committed to creating an accessible and responsive mental health care system that fosters sustained recovery, resilience, independence and wellbeing beyond the hospital walls.
Facilities:
Aegis Health Clinic
The Aegis Health Clinic is a 36-bed inpatient mental health unit situated within Aegis Health Private Hospital.
This facility offers overnight admissions for patients requiring higher intensity treatment and care in a controlled and supported environment.
Population:
Our target populations are individuals with mental health conditions or difficulties who require support on a voluntary basis, including those with comorbid alcohol and drug issues.
Aegis Health Candidates:
If you’re driven to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges and pioneer a better mental health care system, here’s what we are looking for in our applicants:
Expertise, experience and a passion for mental health.
1. We value nursing professionals who bring expert knowledge, depth of experience and specialised skills in managing mental health conditions. Ideally, we are seeking nurses with at least two years of experience working in the mental health sector.
Nurses with training and/or experience in undertaking group-based or individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are highly desirable.
2. Commitment to integrated care.
Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about and open to working together within an interdisciplinary team, including having shared responsibilities.
3. Innovative mindset.
At Aegis Health, we are actively searching for individuals who are open and eager to explore new approaches, models and technologies that will challenge the status quo, enhance consumer outcomes and foster sustainable mental health recovery.
4. Patient-centred focus.
At Aegis Health, the approaches we use place the patient at the core of everything we do.
5. Flexibility and adaptability.
Given the complex nature of mental health (and humans), we know people’s needs tend to evolve over time. We value nurses who can adapt care plans dynamically.
6. Strong communication skills.
Effective communication within our care teams and with patients and their families is vital. You must be able to share insights and updates clearly, collaboratively and compassionately.
7. Motivation for continuous learning and growth.
We are looking for nurses who are eager to grow and evolve in an ever-changing health landscape. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, particularly in areas that enhance mental health care, is necessary.
8. Exceptional problem-solving skills.
We value team members who are innovative and critical thinkers, ready to tackle complex challenges with creative, person-centred solutions.
9. Empathy, authenticity and understanding.
A deep sense of empathy, authenticity and an understanding of the emotional, physical and mental impact of mental health conditions on our patients and their families is essential.
If you embody these qualities and are excited about the opportunity to be part of an innovative mental health care team, we would love to hear from you.