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.

Senior Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Mental Health Intensive Care Area Response (MHICAR)

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Ongoing full-time - rotating roster.
• Based at Footscray Hospital.
• Flexibility and worklife balance.
• Training and career progression opportunities tailored to your professional goals.

The Mental Health Intensive Care Area Response (MHICAR) model is a first across Victoria, providing access to additional resources to complement the existing IPU team's work to recognise and address deteriorations in young people. The IPU team focuses on early response engagement with young people who may require increased assessment and care planning, and sets clinical standards for the use of restrictive interventions such as seclusion or physical restraint.

About your new team:

Imagine a future with unlimited potential. A future where every young person enjoys optimal mental health as they grow into adulthood. At Orygen, this is our life’s work, because we passionately believe it’s what all young people deserve. Every step of the way, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Always. Through world-leading research that creates change. Through pioneering reform that delivers real-world practical solutions.

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 ICA - Intensive Care Area beds, as well as three Youth Justice ICA beds (ICAEAST) - for targeted specialised service delivery for youth with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.

Orygen provides comprehensive mental health services, including inpatient care, to young people across various settings. This position is based at our Orygen Mental Health Inpatient Unit, providing specialized mental health care to youth in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

About You:

• Comprehensive clinical expertise to initiate and lead evidence-based nursing practice in the care delivery to young people with complex mental health needs.
• Experience in the areas of Solution Focussed Therapy, Sensory Modulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or subject areas relevant to inpatient setting is desirable.
• Leadership experience, including provision of consultation, supervision, and education to nurses and overall team.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are highly encouraged to apply.

What you’ll get in return:

• Join us during this inspiring time of growth and transformation - career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team.
• RPN4 + employed by Melbourne Health under Mental Health EBA + monthly ADOs + 11% super + salary packaging.

A culture where people matter:

• Exceptional supervision and a strong focus on developing the skills of all team members.
• Clearly defined career advancement opportunities across our Directorates, with multidisciplinary teams.
• Salary packaging options available for mortgage, rent, car, and other expenses.
• Access to an employee assistance program offering confidential, self-referral support for personal or work-related issues.
• A comprehensive mental health and wellbeing program, including psychological support, peer support, and crisis response services.

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 closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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.