Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2) at Barwon South West

Newtown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric nursing, Mental state assessment, Risk-informed care planning, Evidence-based interventions, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Recovery-oriented care, Crisis intervention, Reflective practice, Clinical standards compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time Hours per fortnight - 48 Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1) Req Id - 7796 Advance your career in a thriving service with strong support structures Develop your clinical skills at Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider Temporary Parental Leave position | Part time | 48 hours per fortnight About the role This role is located at The McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre (MH&WBC), a modern, purpose-built acute inpatient mental health facility located within Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre precinct. The service provides high-quality, recovery-oriented care for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges, with a strong focus on safety, engagement, and collaborative treatment planning. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with consumers, families, carers, and community supports to promote stabilisation, wellbeing, and transition back to the community. Your primary responsibility is to provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers (50+) as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic recovery-based model. We are seeking registered psychiatric nurses with: Experience in the complexities of working in Acute Mental Health A genuine interest in delivering recovery oriented, consumer centred delivery of care. Effective communication and interpersonal skills The ability to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric nursing care, including comprehensive mental state assessments, risk-informed care planning, and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation and actively participate in clinical reviews, handovers, therapy programs, and family/carer engagement to support continuity of care Contribute to service quality and safety through adherence to clinical standards, participation in quality improvement activities, incident reporting (RiskMan), and alignment with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards What We Are Looking For A Registered Psychiatric Nurse who demonstrates strong clinical capability in acute mental health, including risk assessment, care planning, and delivery of evidence-based interventions A collaborative practitioner with well-developed communication skills, able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and engage consumers, families, and carers A professional committed to continuous learning, compliance, and reflective practice, including meeting AHPRA CPD requirements, participating in supervision, and adhering to policies, legislation, and clinical standards Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Extensive professional development opportunities Attractive salary packaging benefits Living expenses capped at $9,010 Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Child Safety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) Additional information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check Immunisation Status Clearance Working with Children Check (if applicable) To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. Contact person: Jessica Lewis | Nurse Unit Manager | McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Email: jessica.lewis@barwonhealth.org.au Application closing date: Monday 18, May 2026 Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

The nurse will provide high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric care, including mental state assessments and risk-informed care planning. They will also maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.