Job Description
Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Grade 2
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Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services
n Permanent, Part -Time
n Location: Melbourne, Fitzroy
n Salary Range: $76,515 - $90,000 - commensurate with experience (plus super)
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About the Service
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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking experienced and motivated Psychiatric Registered Nurses (Grade 2) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services.
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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.
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You will be supported to further develop your mental health nursing skills, with access to ongoing education, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
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About You
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To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Minimum 2 years' acute nursing experience, preferably in mental health inpatient settings
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Excellent clinical assessment, risk management, and de-escalation skills
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
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Confidence managing acute and complex mental health presentations
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Commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care
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Ongoing commitment to professional development
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Solid computer and documentation skills
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Why Join SVHM?
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Be part of a leading public mental health service
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Work in a supportive, team-oriented setting
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Access to structured professional development and training
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Opportunities for career progression within mental health services
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Salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay
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Access to wellbeing programs and staff support services
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Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
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Our Commitment
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion
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Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment
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Providing a safe and respectful workplace
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Delivering consumer-centred, recovery-focused care
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Requirements
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Satisfactory criminal record and/or working with children checks
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Compliance with mandatory immunisation requirements
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Adherence to SVHM occupational health and safety policies
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Closing Date
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Applications will close on 07/09/2026.
n Closing Date: 6 September *******:59pm
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Reconciliation Action Plan
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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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For further information, visit or get in contact at
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St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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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).

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (South Australia)
🏢 Svha
📍 South Australia