Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Gr2) - Older Adult Inpatient Unit
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Permanent Full Time Position - 1.0 EFT (80 hrs per f/n)
Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
Located at The Greenhouse, Alfred Hospital
Rotating 24 hour shift roster with hours scheduled over 7 days per week
About The Role
The position is based at The Alfred Hospital – Aged Mental Health Unit. The incumbent will be closely supervised by the RPN3s and senior clinician to provide a secondary support role to residents at The Greenhouse.
The position will provide the incumbent the opportunity to develop skills in community and develop a portfolio of community support services. The Greenhouse operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides a graduated model of residential rehabilitation for people with mental illness and associated disability unable to be supported in less intensive community options.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Registration with APHRA as a registered nurse.
- A current driver’s licence is essential.
- Post registration experience is essential, preferably in inpatient or residential rehabilitation settings.
- Demonstrable record of safe and appropriate clinical practice with sound risk and mental state assessment skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of key aspects of Mental Health Act and other relevant Acts.
- A high performance, team player who is customer focussed, motivated and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience
- Experience of running therapeutic groups
- Experience in supporting consumers with AOD interventions
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Versatile Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax (subject to availability).
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
Contact
For any enquiries, please contact Namhee Kim, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, on or
Applications close: 11pm AEST, Friday 05th of December 2025
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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