Registered Psych Nurse

Mercy Health

Williams Landing, Victoria, Australia
Current aphra registration required
Minimum 12 months acute mental health experience
Strong mental state and risk assessment skills
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 will be part of a multidisciplinary Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) focused on stabilizing individuals and connecting them with ongoing supports.
  • The organization offers regular training in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and legal frameworks alongside pathways into leadership roles.

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

  • Current APHRA registration required
  • Minimum 12 months acute mental health experience
  • Strong mental state and risk assessment skills
  • Unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Ability to work autonomously in multi-disciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Previous CATT or EMH experience highly sought after
  • Experience working within a community team
  • Demonstrated resilience and compassion
  • Recovery-focused approach to patient care
  • Team player with excellent communication skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have Australian work rights (implied by AHPRA and Victorian license requirement)

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