MERCY HEALTH
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3
Mercy Values:
Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Position title:
Entity/Group:
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3
Location:
Employee name:
Date:
Mercy Public Hospitals Incorporated
(MPHI)
Mental Health Services
Community Care Units.
Position reports to:
Unit Manager
Responsible to:
Position Purpose:
Program Manager Mental Health Services
Mercy Health
Positions reporting to
this one:
Not applicable
The role of the PEN Level 3 is to practice at an advanced level with a complex and critical approach to clinical
care that encompasses an increased breadth of knowledge, skill and clinical judgment. Roles undertaken may
include specialist domains such as Education, Quality and Liaison roles, including leadership. An understanding
of the legal and ethical responsibilities under relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act 2014, is
essential and scope of practice remains within these provisions. The PEN3 will act as a role model and practice
within the core values of MPHI. Overall, the clinician will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and will
be required to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers, whilst upholding a high
level of professionalism.
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Qualifications &
Requirements:
Registration with AHPRA, Division 2 with Psychiatric endorsement.
Can provide evidence of achievement of four out of the ten Advanced Enrolled Nurse Level 3 Competency
Standards (as per Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2012-2016)
AND Either: (i) A minimum of five years post registration experience as a PEN; or (ii) A post registration
qualification (of at least 6 months or 200 hours duration) a component of which is relevant to current
environment/role.
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Proven ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team
 Genuine interest in all aspects of service specialty
 Flexible and adaptable approach
 Valid police check and Working With Children’s Check
Resource management:
Total staff management (FTE):
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure:
Mandatory Organisational
Competencies
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Orientation
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Diversity
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Personal Competencies
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Job Competencies
Consistently shows respect and
compassion to all including other team
members
Client focused with strong communication
and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the philosophy of Mercy Health & Aged Care and
legislative requirements within nursing practice
Fire and Emergency Procedures
Able to show initiative within scope of
practice
Able to show a high level of expertise in the assessment and
monitoring of client’s mental and physical state
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Work Health & Safety
Able to approach conflict openly and with a
problem solving approach
Accepts accountability for a high standard of care provision for
clients and colleagues
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Infection Control
Seeks opportunities for ongoing
professional development and
improvement of self and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with the multidisciplinary treating team and relevant external agencies
including referral and discharge
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Recruitment & Selection Training
Professional and reliable, accountable for
own practice
Ability to provide optimal client care through collaborative
practice with clients and carers
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Proficient in use of information systems including computer
literacy
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Key Result Areas
Mercy Health Values
 Demonstrates and upholds the
Values and Mission of Mercy Health.
Key Activities
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Values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily
work practices for all staff.
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Assists with orientation and/or
preceptorship programs for new staff
members on a regular basis
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Attends Mercy preceptorship training
Facilitates documentation and completion of
orientation package for undergraduates/ students
or new graduate Enrolled Nurses/Trainee Enrolled
Nurses
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Evidence of completion of preceptorship training.
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Evidenced in minutes of attended meetings
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Regular reports to Unit Manager and portfolio
holders.
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Contributes to the development of
other staff members
Standard Measures
Be compassionate and provide
support to staff and customers
Consistently shows respect and
values each person’s dignity
Seeks opportunities to be innovative
for improvement
Communicates openly and honestly
as an effective team member.
Is involved and contributes to
committees and working parties
within the team and service as
required.
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Distribution of minutes/written
information to other staff members as
appropriate.
Contributes to quality improvements
within their work area or workplace
and/or changes in enrolled nursing
practice initiatives.
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Identifies risks and potential
outcomes during assessments
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Provide regular feedback of identified risks to
senior staff to ensure immediate/prompt follow-up
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Identifies clinical risk and implements
harm minimization strategies
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Completion of Risk Assessment & Management
form URWO701
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Completes mandatory risk
assessments tools/documentation
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For environmental risks, liaises with OHS
representative and Unit Manager
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Strategies implemented as per Risk Assessment
tools.
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Communicates/reports both verbal
and written outcomes to staff
meetings and individuals as required
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Key Result Areas
Key Activities
Standard Measures
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Assists in the coordination of
delegated activities of other staff
under the guidance and direction of
the Registered Nurse.
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For example, guides and supports
activities of other PENs and junior
staff
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Evidenced by improving performance standards
and satisfaction/feedback from staff under
guidance.
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Act as a resource to others
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Takes responsibility for a specific
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tasks/ portfolios, as required e.g.
team specific equipment maintenance 
schedules, rosters, stock control,
medications, aggression
management, optimal health
program.
Completion of allocated portfolio responsibilities
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Practices using specialized or
advanced knowledge and skills in a
clinical area within the enrolled
nursing scope of practice
Is aware of and functions in
accordance with legislation, policies
and procedures affecting enrolled
nursing practice
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Applies acquired knowledge of
recovery and rehabilitation,
management of clinical aggression,
or other specific areas of clinical
practice consistent with their
educational preparation.
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Articulates to peers the implications
of legislation governing practice.
Has working knowledge of Office of
the Chief Psychiatrist guidelines and
publications.
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Evidence of training and knowledge of clinical and
legal requirements related to the specific
tasks/portfolios.
Provide psycho-education to clients and carers.
Conduct mental state examination and risk
assessments.
Implement and evaluate management/ treatment
plans.
Complete metabolic monitoring.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health
Act and other relevant legislation & Mercy
procedures
Acts in a way that complies with legislation
governing practice
Active encouragement of others to comply with
legislation governing practice
Informs senior staff of any breeches or noncompliance with legislation and procedures
Completion of mandatory competencies
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Key Result Areas
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Acts as a Primary Nurse/Clinician
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Modifies practice to accommodate
patient/client health care needs of
individuals and groups in different
environments
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Undertakes an additional
responsibility either individually or as
part of a clinical/quality team
Responsibilities are additional to their
main portfolio for which they act as a
resource to others
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Active participation in team
leadership and decision making
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Standard Measures
Independently implement and
evaluate management/treatment
plans in the community and inpatient
settings, under the general
supervision of an RPN.
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Prepare for client related case
presentation/reviews and participate
in clinical case conferences and other
related clinical meetings
Contributes to the effective utilisation
of resources in the context of
changing workloads or responds
effectively to changes in clinical
situation within scope of practice
required
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This additional responsibility may
include acting as a resource nurse for
occupational health and safety
initiatives; AOD portfolio, infection
control, rehabilitation and recovery,
Optimal Health, Clozapine and
Metabolic Monitoring.
Participates in quality improvement
activities
Attends staff meetings
Contributes to agendas
Attends and contributes to planning
days
Undertakes new staff orientation
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Completion of management/treatment plans
Including discharge planning
Presentation of documentation at clinical
reviews/handovers.
Attendance/participation with the treating team in
all treatment planning meetings
Evidence of communication to the treating team via
emails, notes in communication books etc.
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Evidence of flexibility and adaptability to changing
clinical situations in the treating team
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Evidence of supporting senior staff in managing
resources effectively
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Holds a portfolio.
Attends relevant meetings.
Provides education and encourages professional
development.
Gives feedback in relevant forums e.g. staff
meetings, clinical review etc.
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Observable participation in key activities
Evidence of attendance and contribution
documented in minutes of meetings
Member or working parties and ongoing projects
Evidenced in the successful orientation of new staff
Completion of annual mandatory MHPI
competencies
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Key Result Areas
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Takes reasonable care to protect the
health and safety of themselves,
fellow staff and others in the
workplace.
Key Activities
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Employee’s Signature:
Standard Measures
Reports hazards, near misses and
injuries immediately.
Elect and support health and safety
representatives.
Contributes to OH&S risk
assessments.
Participates in training and meetings
regarding safety.
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Evidenced in clinical notes and reports to ACN /
Manager/ OH&S rep.
Completed VHIMS incident reports.
Uses personal protective equipment
Compliance with risk management policies and
procedures and instruction
Attendance at all safety meetings and training
sessions.
Date:
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Line Manager Signature:
Date:
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