Job Description:

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Grade 2
Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services
Permanent, Part -Time
Location: Melbourne, Fitzroy
Salary Range: $76,515 - $90,000 - commensurate with experience (plus super)

ABOUT THE SERVICE

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking experienced and motivated Psychiatric Registered Nurses (Grade 2) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers experiencing acute mental health conditions within an inpatient setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will be supported to further develop your mental health nursing skills, with access to ongoing education, supervision, and professional development opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

Minimum 2 years’ acute nursing experience, preferably in mental health inpatient settings

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent clinical assessment, risk management, and de-escalation skills

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence managing acute and complex mental health presentations

Commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care

Ongoing commitment to professional development

Solid computer and documentation skills

WHY JOIN SVHM?

Be part of a leading public mental health service

Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment

Access to structured professional development and training

Opportunities for career progression within mental health services

Salary packaging perks to increase take-home pay





Access to wellbeing programs and staff support services

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

OUR COMMITMENT

SVHM is committed to:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment

Providing a safe and respectful workplace

Delivering consumer-centred, recovery-focused care

REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory criminal record and/or working with children checks

Compliance with mandatory immunisation requirements

Adherence to SVHM occupational health and safety policies

APPLY NOW

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

Cover Letter

Current Resume (CV)

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.

Please note that applications will close on 07/09/2026.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at .

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

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).

Closing Date: 6 September 2026 11:59pm

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.

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Code of Conduct:

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (Fitzroy)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Fitzroy