Emergency Department Mental Health Nurse Navigator
About the job
The Emergency Department Mental Health Nurse Navigator plays a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes through early intervention and effective care coordination. By focusing on a consumer-centered and trauma-informed approach, this job is essential for improving the experience of mental health consumers in the Emergency Department. The team thrives on collaboration, compassion, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every individual receives the best possible care.
You'll be responsible for
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Screening and triaging
Ensuring that all mental health consumers are effectively screened and triaged at point of entry to the ED.🔗
Coordinating care
Providing a person-centered coordinated model of care that meets the complex and changing needs of mental health consumers in the ED.📚
Educating staff
Mitigating barriers and educating ED staff to empower and coordinate patient care.Key criteria
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Postgraduate diploma in mental health nursing
Essential qualification for effective mental health care delivery.View
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5+ years clinical experience
Proven experience in acute and emergency mental health settings.View
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Management plans development skills
Ability to create comprehensive care formulations for patients.View
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