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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Mental Health / Alcohol And Other Drugs Navigator
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
* Part-time Ongoing position, working 64 hours per fortnight
* Support individuals experiencing mental health crisis in a dynamic environment
* Based in Parkville, Melbourne’s central healthcare hub
About The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.
Emergency Mental Health is collaborating with the RMH Emergency Department to promote a RPN3 role supporting persons attending RMH ED in mental health crisis. The team will provide care to consumers seeking mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services as well as those accessing RMH ED with high prevalence disorders. The team will work closely with RMH ED, EMH team and consumer lived experienced members.
Benefits Of Working At RMH
* Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
* 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus leave loading
* Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities
About The Role
* Contribute to safe and timely access to MH and AOD services, work effectively with RMH ED to assist with the clinical management of consumers presenting to the ED
* Works closely with the Emergency Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs services located within the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department
* Independently coordinate specialised mental health care planning
About You
Formal Qualifications
* Grade 3 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (must hold relevant degree and registration as per attached Position Description)
* Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing plus a Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Essential
* Apply your clinical knowledge and expertise to the assessment and delivery of evidence-based interventions to consumers with complex mental health related needs
* Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships between EMH, RMH ED and Alcohol and Other drugs services collocated in RMH ED.
* Demonstrate strong ongoing commitment to one's professional development and the ability to support and develop knowledge and skills in other team members
* Experience in bed-based services would be beneficial
To view the full Position Description, please click here.
Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.
The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.
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