Registered Nurse - Psychiatry

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual
Renumeration based on level of experience

We are looking to build a talent pool of suitably qualified psychiatric nurses who are passionate about delivering compassionate, recovery-focused mental health care. As opportunities arise, candidates whose skills, experience and availability best align with service requirements may be contacted regarding available positions.

About the Role

Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurses who are interested in future opportunities within our Mental Health team.

Our Mental Health team provides specialised care to patients experiencing acute and ongoing psychiatric conditions. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will partner with psychiatrists, patients, families and allied health professionals to deliver safe, recovery-focused care that supports each patient's mental health and wellbeing.

Successful candidates will be expected to work a range of shifts, including weekdays, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

About you

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (or Registered Nurse with mental health endorsement/experience)

• Demonstrated experience, skill and/or knowledge in the provision of direct clinical care to people who have experienced mental illness

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Recovery-based principles

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including use of Excel, Word and client management systems

• A commitment to Mental Health & Wellbeing promotion within the community

• Working knowledge of the relevant Mental Health Act and associated regulatory frameworks

Desirable:

• Experience working across multiple hospital departments

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Recovery-based principles

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and associated regulatory frameworks

• Strong computer literacy, including client management systems

• Postgraduate qualification or training in Mental Health

• Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or similar)

About Mildura Base Public Hospital

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T values.

Our People, Our H.E.A.R.T
Our H.E.A.R.T values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

• Internal Professional Development – including but not limited to the opportunity for eligible employees to access scholarships for postgraduate studies as well as specifically designed programs within MBPH for skill development

• An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged

• Free parking on site for all employees and on-site Café

• Salary Packaging – Pay less tax

• Employee Assistance Programs and Intervention Programs – Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

• At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network of LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

How to register your interest

This advertisement is an expression of interest only and does not represent a current vacancy. Applications will be reviewed periodically, and only candidates whose skills, experience and availability closely align with current or upcoming workforce requirements may be contacted. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to guarantee individual feedback to all applicants.

To submit your expression of interest, please click Apply Now and complete the online application.

For a position description and to learn more about Mildura Base Public Hospital, visit: https://www.mbph.org.au/careers/job-vacancies
For further enquiries please contact our Workforce and Recruitment team – workforce@mbph.org.au