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    Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Melbourne, Australia - St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

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    Description

    Job Description:

    • Full time and part time positions available – centrally located in Fitzroy
    • Friendly & supportive team with ongoing learning & development
    • Excellent benefits including salary packaging, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    About the Role

    Calling for Psychiatric Nurses (RPN2) to work in Mental Health at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne You will provide a high standard of care working closely with the multidisciplinary teams to achieve a positive experience and excellent outcomes for all of our consumers and their families/carers. You will be offered a range of learning opportunities to develop specialist skills and the opportunity to operate within an integrated Adult Area Mental Health Service.

    • Provide a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes independence, opportunity and recovery
    • Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Oriented Practice
    • Uphold a culture of hope, using optimistic and positive language in supporting consumers and celebrating their recovery efforts
    • Work with consumers to sustain and expand upon existing resources, assets, networks and relationships and support to access opportunities, resources and services to achieve their recovery goals
    • Provide education to consumers about medication, self-help, coping strategies and symptom management
    • Actively challenge stigmatising attitudes, discrimination and social exclusion.

    Classifications for this role will range between NP22 - NP70 ($71,333 - $95,378 per annum pro rata)

    Why Work in St Vincent's Mental Health

    • We are passionate about a recovery approach, informed by people's individual strengths and believe that people have the capacity to recover, reclaim and transform their lives
    • We believe that the majority of mental health care should take place in the community amongst an abundance of resources
    • We are a diverse team bringing experience and best practice from all over the world, we are supportive and committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and our consumers alike
    • We recognise initiative and foster development of our staff with exciting opportunities on offer for training, development and career progression

    Your Contribution

    • Registration with AHPRA, Division 1 or 3.
    • Knowledge and ability to conduct a basic mental health assessment
    • Demonstrated problem solving ability and conflict resolution skills working with limited supervision and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and with multiple key stakeholders including consumers, carers, family members and community agencies.
    • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including sound oral and writing skills.
    • An understanding and working knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
    • Highly desirable: Experience in similar settings or of providing support to someone with mental health issues
    • National Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain.

    What We Offer

    • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
    • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
    • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)
    • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
    • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
    • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
    • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
    • Culture of continuous improvement

    About the Mental Health Team

    St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation in the delivery of Mental Health Services and the use of the 'Strengths Model' and its principles. The Mental Health service includes a 44 bed adult acute inpatient unit which provides care for people living in the cities of Yarra and Boroondara; the Koori state-wide Inpatient Mental Health Service; and a wide range of community teams providing care based on individual needs.

    Working at St Vincent's

    St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

    How to Apply

    • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

    Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

    We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

    Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

    SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

    This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

    Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

    Review the following documents:

    JR136148_RPN2 AIS PD

    Contact Details:

    Meesh Bullivant, NUM,

    Alternate Contact:

    Maria Laidler, NUM,

    Closing Date:

    9 May :59pm

    Reconciliation Action Plan:

    At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

    For further information, visit or get in contact at

    View Reconciliation Action Plan

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