Registered Psych Nurse

Mercy Health

Williams Landing, Victoria, Australia
Part-time, 64 hours per fortnight, with shift work covering mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Current aphra registration required
Minimum 12 months acute experience
Mental state and risk assessment competency
Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Psych Nurse for a permanent part-time position in Williams Landing, Victoria, focused on providing crisis assessment and treatment within a community setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute mental health settings, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care

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 be resilient, compassionate, and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while stabilizing individuals and connecting them with ongoing supports.
  • The organization offers regular training in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and legal frameworks with pathways into leadership roles.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Psych Nurse for a permanent part-time position in Williams Landing, Victoria, focused on providing crisis assessment and treatment within a community setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute mental health settings, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current APHRA registration required
  • Minimum 12 months acute experience
  • Mental state and risk assessment competency
  • Unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Ability to work autonomously in community

Nice-to-have

  • Previous CATT or EMH experience preferred
  • Exposure to working within a community team
  • Demonstrated resilience and compassion
  • Strong clinical judgment under uncertainty
  • Commitment to Mercy values

Key Requirements

  • Currently registered with AHPRA
  • Minimum 12 months previous Acute experience
  • Current unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
  • Proof of current influenza vaccination

Work Rights

Must have Australian work rights (implied by AHPRA and Vic license requirements)

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