The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Post-Graduate Mental Health Nurse (RPN2)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Multiple fixed term part-time roles available in the Orygen Inpatient Unit.
• Join a supported program whilst undertaking your post graduate diploma in mental health nursing.
• Training and career progression opportunities tailored to your professional goals.

About your new team:

Orygen Specialist Program (OSP) provides specialist mental health services, focusing on early intervention, for young people aged 15 to 25 with severe and complex mental illness.

Our Inpatient Unit (IPU) is located in Footscray on the Western Hospital site. The IPU includes a 16¬bed low dependency area and a further three beds (ICA¬EAST) for targeted specialised service delivery for youth with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.

Benefits of working with Orygen Specialist Program:

• Join us during this inspiring time of growth and transformation - with career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Receive supervision and support with professional development.
• Enjoy excellent work¬life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Salary packaging, onsite car parking and close to public transport.

Your new role:

• Provide specialist mental health nursing including physical and mental health, nutritional state, medication management, risk assessment, interventions for managing side effects and monitoring physical health status.
• Work with lived experience workforce and families/carers to support young people in their recovery.
• Provide inclusive and sensitive practice to young people and their families/carers from Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTQIA backgrounds.

About You:

• Mental health nurse qualifications and AHPRA registration (see position description for details).
• Advanced clinical skills, including the assessment and management of high¬risk clinical situations.
• Knowledge of mental health system of care, the common mental health and substance use issues faced by young people, and evidence-based treatments for major adolescent health issues.
• Knowledge of and work within the framework of early intervention, de-stigmatisation, diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination.

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Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.