Night-Shift Senior Mental Health Clinician

Theroyalch; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff parking

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to cover night shifts in the Emergency Mental Health Department on a 0.6 EFT fixed-term arrangement until June 2027. The role involves supporting families, coordinating with ED staff and community services, and contributing to research and education.

Essential qualifications include NMBA registration as a nurse, postgraduate mental health training, and a minimum of five years post‑registration mental

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration and eligibility for practice in Australia.
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
• Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience in mental health nursing.
• Demonstrated CPD record and portfolio of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Emergency Department staff to manage mental health presentations.
• Provide support to families and carers of patients.
• Liaise with emergency services and community partners as needed.
• Contribute to research and evaluation activities and mental health education.

Skills

NMBA Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Psychiatric Nursing

Clinical experience

CPD/PPP

Clinical leadership

Supervision experience

5+ years post-registration in mental H

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Postgraduate mental health qualification

Job description

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to cover night shifts in the Emergency Mental Health Department on a 0.6 EFT fixed-term arrangement until June 2027. The role involves supporting families, coordinating with ED staff and community services, and contributing to research and education.

Essential qualifications include NMBA registration as a nurse, postgraduate mental health training, and a minimum of five years post‑registration mental