OverviewJoin to apply for the Registered Psychiatric Nurse - First Floor Acute Psychiatry role at Alfred Health.Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.ResponsibilitiesThe position is based at Alfred Mental & Addiction Health and is located on the Inpatient Units.
Ability and flexibility to work on either 1st Floor Psychiatry or Ground Floor Psychiatry is required.The position requires post registration experience and the necessary training and experience to enable working in an acute inpatient unit.
Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and knowledge of acute psychiatry nursing care and practice is essential to undertake this role.Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation is required, along with welldeveloped interpersonal skills to effectively consult, liaise and negotiate with patients, carers, family members, and other professionals.The position requires a high performer who is customer focused, a team player, and is motivated and enthusiastic.
The position involves a rotating shift work roster with an expectation that commitment to at least 3 months of night duty per year is able to be undertaken.Qualifications & ExperienceCurrent unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Nurse Division 1 or 3.Postgraduate qualifications in nursing or working towards this is desirable.BenefitsSalary PackagingDiscount Health InsuranceStaff ParkingOn-Site GymClose Proximity to Public TransportIf you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Megan Layne on 9076 3922.Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday, 5 September 2025.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services.
All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza.
This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.Website:
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