About the role

At Mercy Health, we share a common bond: to provide compassionate and responsive care to people in need. Located in the Richmond Support Services office (with travel required), we are seeking a dynamic, independent Manager who will be responsible for;

• Developing the OVA framework, based on current best practice within a clinical environment
• Developing and ensuring implementation of prevention and intervention programs
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and in accordance with Mercy Health programs, policies and procedures
• Assisting in staff post-incident support programs
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure a high standard of service delivery

About you

With proven experience in the development and implementation of occupational violence and aggression prevention and intervention programs, you will also be able to demonstrate the following;

• Current AHPRA registration (RN Div 1)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or extensive experience in the development and delivery of training programs
• Clinical experience within the Mental Health sector
• Experience providing post-incident support and referral

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check.

About the organisation

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation employing over 10,000 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and women’s health services, early parenting services and home care services.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that many people want to work somewhere that is more than ‘just a job.’ At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on our values-based culture, and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:

• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Health and Well-being programs
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Career progression and development opportunities
• A range of discounts available across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services

We focus on caring for our staff members and those important to them.

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.