Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Grade 2
Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services
Permanent, Part -Time
Location: Melbourne, Fitzroy
Salary Range: $76,515 - $90,000 - commensurate with experience (plus super)

ABOUT THE SERVICE

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking experienced and motivated Psychiatric Registered Nurses (Grade 2) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers experiencing acute mental health conditions within an inpatient setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will be supported to further develop your mental health nursing skills, with access to ongoing education, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years’ acute nursing experience, preferably in mental health inpatient settings

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent clinical assessment, risk management, and de-escalation skills

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence managing acute and complex mental health presentations

• Commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care

• Ongoing commitment to professional development

• Solid computer and documentation skills

WHY JOIN SVHM?

• Be part of a leading public mental health service

• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment

• Access to structured professional development and training

• Opportunities for career progression within mental health services

• Salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay

• Access to wellbeing programs and staff support services

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

OUR COMMITMENT

SVHM is committed to:

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment

• Providing a safe and respectful workplace

• Delivering consumer-centred, recovery-focused care

REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory criminal record and/or working with children checks

• Compliance with mandatory immunisation requirements

• Adherence to SVHM occupational health and safety policies

APPLY NOW

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

• Cover Letter

• Current Resume (CV)

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
 

Please note that applications will close on 07/09/2026.
 

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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