Posted:
4/22/2026, 11:32:46 AM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse – Grade 2
Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services
Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Melbourne, Fitzroy
Salary Range: $76,515 - $90,000 - commensurate with experience (plus super)
ABOUT THE SERVICE
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is seeking experienced and motivated Psychiatric Registered Nurses (Grade 2) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Services.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care to consumers experiencing acute mental health conditions within an inpatient setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
You will be supported to further develop your mental health nursing skills, with access to ongoing education, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
Minimum 2 years’ acute nursing experience, preferably in mental health inpatient settings
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent clinical assessment, risk management, and de-escalation skills
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence managing acute and complex mental health presentations
Commitment to recovery-oriented and patient-centred care
Ongoing commitment to professional development
Solid computer and documentation skills
WHY JOIN SVHM?
Be part of a leading public mental health service
Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
Access to structured professional development and training
Opportunities for career progression within mental health services
Salary packaging benefits to increase take-home pay
Access to wellbeing programs and staff support services
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
OUR COMMITMENT
SVHM is committed to:
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employment
Providing a safe and respectful workplace
Delivering consumer-centred, recovery-focused care
REQUIREMENTS
Satisfactory criminal record and/or working with children checks
Compliance with mandatory immunisation requirements
Adherence to SVHM occupational health and safety policies
APPLY NOW
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:
Cover Letter
Current Resume (CV)
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Please note that applications will close on 21/05/2026.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care