Job Description: Normanby Unit, Kew location Permanent full time Friendly & supportive team About the Role You will become a part of our dynamic team, with the opportunity to develop your clinical skills through treating a diverse range of patients in challenging and rewarding settings. You will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions and patient care. Provide physical and psychological care & support Contribute to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient within a safe and therapeutic environment to promote prompt recovery Assess the medical, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients to ensure high quality care Actively encourage patients and their significant others to participate in management planning and or care programs Monitor and review the provision of care using research outcomes, continuous quality improvement activities and systems appraisals Classifications for this position will range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 NP21 – NP70 ($72,404 - $96,808 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution Completed Bachelor of Nursing Degree Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA Current experience in the delivery of Aged Care Mental Health Nursing is essential Experience in conflict management / negotiation Motivated, professional & exhibiting exceptional communication and time management skills. A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement About the Team at Normanby Normanby Unit is a 20-bed acute admission and assessment unit based in Kew, caring for people with psychiatric illness over the age of 65. We are a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider, driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. 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. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM 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 LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT Normanby Unit is a 20-bed Acute admission and assessment unit in Kew, caring for people with psychiatric illness over the age of 65 who are looked after by a skilled and compassionate multidisciplinary team. POSITION PURPOSE The primary function of this position is to ensure the provision of comprehensive assessment and quality nursing care under the Mental Health Act 2014 and meet the requirements of the Aged Care and Accreditation Standards. The Grade 2 Registered Nurse will contribute to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient within a safe and therapeutic environment to promote prompt recovery. POSITION DUTIES In Conjunction with NUM and/or ANUM assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions for the patient in line with professional and clinical standards. Plan patients care in line with the clinical standards and values or the organization at all times Document care plans of the patients in a timely manner using appropriate clinical language and appropriate assessment of the medical, physical, mental, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patients to ensure the provision of high quality care Monitor and review the provision of care using research outcomes, continuous quality improvement activities and systems appraisals in line with the commonwealth patient care standards Actively encourage patients and their significant others to participate in management planning and or care programs while ensuring confidentiality and respect for the patients privacy Accept responsibility for the patients care in a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring clinical practice extends to the social and psychosocial needs of the patient Insure familiarity with the relevant legislation, service policy and department of Human Services guidelines and act accordingly Actively participate in the Aged Mental Health Education Program SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Experience in the delivery of clinical aged mental health services Demonstrated organizational skills, including proven ability to direct and encourage a multidisciplinary team Ability to prioritise and work to schedules to achieve the best outcomes for patients Experience in conflict management / negotiations Experience in managing a clinical unit, ward or department Demonstrated written & verbal communication skills which allows for effective communication with residents, visitors and staff at all levels An understanding of relevant legislation, the principles and practice of aged psychiatry and an understanding of the Mental Health Act 2014. Commitment to the Values and Health Care philosophy of St Vincent’s Australia Commitment to the Hospital’s Code of Conduct OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing or working towards one Closing Date: 20 August 2025 11:59pm 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct