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Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2

Job posted: 07/02/2023
Applications close: 31/03/2023 (Midnight)
9 days remaining

9 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Eastern Health

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Nursing

Reference: 28374

Reference: 28374

Occupation: Nursing

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Grade 2

  • Permanent Full time / Part time considered.
  • Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Box Hill Hospital
  • Join a supportive, recovery focused team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, highly motivated, recovery focused Registered Nurse with an interest and experience in Mental Health nursing to join our friendly and supportive Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Box Hill Hospital.

Our unit fosters a collaborative and compassionate team approach with a strong focus on the individuals recovery and providing a range of therapeutic interventions to both consumer and their families.

The AIPU in a 12 bed Acute Inpatient Psychiatric unit providing care for young consumers 13-17years of age.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
  • Post Graduate qualifications in Mental Health is desirable or working towards
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Highly motivated, compassionate and consumer focused.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

  • All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
  • All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
  • You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
  • Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact theTalent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**

Registered Psychiatric Nurse  Grade 2

Job type:

Full time

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

ANTHONY SHUTE - (04) 1433 9844
Anthony.Shute@Easternhealth.org.au

Registered Psychiatric Nurse  Grade 2