Job Description
Position: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Positions Available, please state your preferred hours within your application
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
- Salary Range: $68,541.20 - $96,808.40 (pro rata, plus superannuation and applicable penalties)
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU) at our Warrnambool campus.
This is a unique chance to work as part of a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality, recovery focused care in a 24/7 inpatient environment.
Our service is closely integrated with community mental health teams and the Prevention and Recovery Centre, ensuring seamless support for consumers and their carers across the South West region of Victoria.
About the role
As an RPN in the MHAIU, you will:
- Provide comprehensive assessments and contribute to individualised care planning
- Deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, wellbeing, and resilience
- Work collaboratively with consumers, their families, and carers to foster positive outcomes
- Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment for consumers and staff
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, supporting innovation and best practice
- Be part of a service that values teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate care
What you bring
We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled nurses who are committed to delivering excellence in mental health care.
You will bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in mental health nursing across inpatient and/or community settings.
- A commitment to recovery-oriented practice and consumer-centred care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (or working towards) - highly regarded.
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.
Required Skill Profession
Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners
📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool