Job Description
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RPN2) - Melbourne, Victoria
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About the Opportunity
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Are you a values-driven Registered Psychiatric Nurse ready to build upon your post-registration psychiatric nursing experience? With several opportunities available to accommodate varied levels of experience, these permanent full-time roles offer an chance to be part of an exciting new phase of growth within Victoria's forensic mental health.
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The Role
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We are seeking experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to work in acute and sub-acute inpatient expanding specialist forensic mental health service.
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Working with patients presenting with complex needs, including dual diagnosis, your trauma-informed approach, clinical observation, comprehensive assessment skills, and de-escalation techniques will make a genuine impact on patients experiencing severe mental illness.
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As part of a new multidisciplinary early-intervention forensic team, you will deliver recovery-focused nursing care to individuals with mental health diagnoses who have a history of offending or are at risk of offending behaviours.



This role suits experienced registered nurses who have developed trauma-informed engagement skills, are compassionate and emotionally resilient, and are able to thrive in dynamic hospital environments.
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Key Selection Criteria
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Minimum two years of post-registration psychiatric nursing experience.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Experience within an acute and/or sub-acute inpatient mental health setting.
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Experience within a forensic mental health setting is highly advantageous.
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Currently living and working in Australia.
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Permanent full-time position with a generous salary package + penalties.
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Professional development, education, and clinical supervision programs supporting diverse career opportunities.
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Opportunity to join a significant expansion creating new leadership pathways and long-term career growth.
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A values-led organisation committed to patient recovery and employee safety and wellbeing.
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Interstate relocation financial support up to $2,500.
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📌 Registered Mental Health Nurse (Victoria)
🏢 Sentio Recruit
📍 Victoria