Neuropsychiatry Inpatient RN – Grade 2

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health is recruiting a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to join the Neuropsychiatry Inpatient Program at Mary Guthrie House, based at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew, Melbourne. This full-time role offers opportunity to contribute to recovery-oriented, evidence-based nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan and evaluate care, support decision-making, and participate in education, research and quality improvement initiatives across multiple

Qualifications

• Registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 (General) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act Victoria 2022 and related legislation.
• Positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development.
• Flexible, innovative and team-oriented approach to service delivery.
• Ability to meet required immunisation screening requirements and work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess consumers and plan, prioritise, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with consumers, families and the multidisciplinary team to establish and adapt goals of care.
• Recognise changes in clinical presentation, elevate concerns and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide appropriate delegation, supervision and support to other staff in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Board framework.
• Contribute to nursing education, professional development, evidence-based practice and local research activities.

Skills

Self-education mindset

Team-oriented

Autonomous working

Flexibility/adaptability

Immunisation readiness

Education

Registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 (General) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

Austin Health is recruiting a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to join the Neuropsychiatry Inpatient Program at Mary Guthrie House, based at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew, Melbourne. This full-time role offers opportunity to contribute to recovery-oriented, evidence-based nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan and evaluate care, support decision-making, and participate in education, research and quality improvement initiatives across multiple