Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Residential Support Program - Kingston

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As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3), you’ll provide expert mental health nursing care to older adults in residential aged care, conducting assessments, developing treatment and behaviour management plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions. You’ll work autonomously in the community while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, GPs, carers and families. The role also includes mentoring junior nurses and delivering education to aged care staff on managing challenging behaviours.

We currently have two positions available: A Full-Time ongoing position and a Fixed-Term Part-Time (0.7EFT) position until December 2027

• Conduct mental health assessments, risk screening and treatment/behaviour management planning for older adults in aged care
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and education to Residential Aged Care Facility staff on managing challenging behaviours
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, person-centred care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation to professional and legal standards
• Mentor and support Grade 2 nurses, graduates and students

• An experienced mental health clinician who thrives working autonomously in the community
• Sound clinical judgement, strong risk-assessment skills and a person-centred approach
• Confident communicator with consumers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues
• A natural mentor, committed to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed practice

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and a postgraduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification mental health nursing experience
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, Carer Recognition Act 2012 and other relevant legislation 
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and immunisation compliance

• Community-based assessment of people with acute or chronic mental illness, including older adults with BPSD
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in recovery orientated practice, family and carer inclusive practice and supported decision making  
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior nursing staff

The Kingston Residential Support Program (RSP) is a community-based service within Monash Health’s Older Adult Mental Health Service, supporting people aged 65+ with a mental illness or BPSD living in Residential Aged Care Facilities. Our multidisciplinary team consist of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists working together to deliver person-centred assessment, treatment and education, working closely with residents, families and aged care staff.

• A supportive, experienced multidisciplinary clinical leadership team
• Specialty training, supervision and ongoing professional development
• Salary packaging and diverse career pathways across Monash Health

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Danielle Goldin on 0474 267 ***

Position Description can be found here

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At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.  

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 2nd of September