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Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Aged Persons Mental Health
Job Requisition ID: ****
Location: Dandenong, VIC, AU, ****
Employment Type: Full Time and / or Part Time
Posting Date: 5 Jul ****
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service.
For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided secure, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.
About Mental Health – Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services at Monash Health
Monash Health is an impressive organisation of seven public hospitals, 21 community health sites, five aged care facilities, university affiliated international research and tertiary education.
We provide healthcare for the entire lifespan from pre‐birth to palliative care and all stages in between.
Our Mental Health Adult inpatient services provide care and treatment during the critical phase of mental illness until management within the community is a safe option.
With a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, both patients and families are able to have support and learn about the impact of mental health diagnosis and develop coping strategies to better manage their recovery in the community.
Monash Health has 2 older adult Mental Health inpatient units:
Kingston Centre- Biala Unit – 20 bed
About The Role




We are excited to announce that we are seeking qualifiedPsychiatric Nursesto join ourOlder Adult Inpatient Unit (Unit 3) at Dandenong Hospital.
ThePsychiatric Nursessupport patients and families during crisis and transition periods of their mental illness, considering a persons, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
The Nurses are responsive and flexible in coordinating and delivering care.
Patients are provided with information and education to support their personal recovery journey through the therapeutic process in the clinical environment.
About You
Bringing your passion and genuine interest into acute older adult Persons' Mental Health, you understand the complexities of working in this setting.
You are a dynamic, key team player and willing to contribute to the continual improvement of your skills and knowledge as a Mental Health practitioner.
You also have:
Demonstrated Nursing experience, in an Acute older adult Inpatient Unit or a Mental Health Graduate Program
Minimum of post graduate Diploma in Mental Health nursing
OR experience in a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program
OR hold a specialist post basic course which led to registration as aPsychiatric Nurse
Willingness to take on a portfolio(s) contributing to ward quality improvements and National Standards
The ability to live and work in Victoria (Australia) without restriction, including ability to obtain all necessary police clearances and a Working with Children Check
What We Offer
You will be well supported in your new role with internal and external education, whilst contributing to the Transforming Care initiatives across Mental Health
Access to Monash Health in‐house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
Mentorship & career guidance
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📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Aged Persons Mental Health (Melbourne)
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