Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Mercy Health

Williams Landing, Victoria, Australia
Minimum 24 months acute experience in senior role
Current aphra registration required
Unrestricted victorian driver's license
The role involves providing short-term, intensive support to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing short-term, intensive support to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission.
  • Candidates must demonstrate competency in mental state and risk assessment while prioritizing workload effectively.
  • The organization offers regular training in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and legal frameworks.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing short-term, intensive support to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 24 months acute experience in senior role
  • Current APHRA registration required
  • Unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Mental state and risk assessment competency
  • Ability to work autonomously in multi-disciplinary team

Nice-to-have

  • Previous CATT or EMH employment experience
  • Passion for early intervention and recovery-oriented care
  • Comfort with uncertainty and quick decision-making
  • Strong clinical judgment and adaptability
  • Resilient and compassionate approach to patient care

Key Requirements

  • Current registration with AHPRA
  • Minimum of 24 months acute experience
  • Senior role experience required
  • Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Police Record Check and Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Must have current unrestricted Victorian Driver's License; Police check required

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