Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Post Graduate (Community Mental Health)
An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Registered Nurse to obtain a 12-month role within the Mental Health Services with placements within the Community setting. This promotes a fantastic opportunity to develop the broad range of skills required when working in a specialist mental health setting. The program extends for a 12-month period and is a full time (80 hours per fortnight) supernumerary position. The successful applicant will be supported by other experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses, in addition to this there will be regular Professional Development and Clinical Supervision to ensure development of specialist mental health nursing skills.
This position allows the successful applicant to develop skills in delivering a broad range of mental health assessments and interventions to consumers and their families, within a mental health environment.
The successful applicant will receive placements within the Community setting where they will develop a sound understanding of a range of assessments, and the provision of therapeutic interventions, with a focus on recovery, trauma informed care and family inclusiveness.
Position Overview
* Fixed Term, full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO
* Warrnambool Campus
* Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
* Salary Range: $72,404 - $96,608 per annum, pro rata + superannuation
What you bring
* Registration with the APHRA, as a Registered Nurse
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for team collaboration
* Strong understanding of legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented practices
* Enrolment in, or aspiration to complete, postgraduate studies in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (preferred)
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
* Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
* Internal and external professional development opportunities
* Ongoing clinical supervision
* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
* Excellent terms and conditions of employment
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 11 May 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the appropriate classification of Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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