Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Mercy Health

Williams Landing, Victoria, Australia
Part-time (0.6 eft, 48 hours per fn)
Minimum 24 months acute experience
Current aphra registration required
Mental state and risk assessment competency
Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a part-time position in Williams Landing, Victoria. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of acute experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team

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 have at least 24 months of acute experience in a senior role and demonstrate competency in mental state and risk assessments.
  • Mercy Health offers regular training in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and suicide prevention alongside pathways into leadership roles.

Matching Summary

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Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a part-time position in Williams Landing, Victoria. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of acute experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 24 months acute experience
  • Current APHRA registration required
  • Mental state and risk assessment competency
  • Unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Ability to work autonomously in crisis

Nice-to-have

  • Previous CATT or EMH employment
  • Resilient and compassionate approach
  • Passion for early intervention care
  • Comfortable with uncertainty
  • Strong clinical judgment skills

Key Requirements

  • Current APHRA registration
  • Minimum 24 months acute experience
  • Unrestricted Victorian Driver's License
  • Police Record Check
  • Working with Children Check

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in Australia (implied by APHRA and Victorian license)

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