Pediatric Community Mental Health Nurse (Postgrad)

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Hybrid work model

Discounted private health insurance

Staff counselling and wellbeing

Job summary

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Parkville VIC is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role based primarily in community mental health. The position offers 76 hours per fortnight, with a base salary in the NP2–NP8 range, pro rata for part-time, and a strong emphasis on safe, evidence-based care for children and adolescents.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to professional development, and deliver high-quality clinical care in line with

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based care in line with RCH and NMBA standards
• Develop assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment plans for child and adolescent mental health
• Participate in professional development with the Mental Health Clinical Education Team
• Demonstrate analytical skills in accessing health information and research evidence
• Practice within a professional and ethical nursing framework

Skills

NMBA registration

Clinical experience 12+ months

CPD portfolio

Interpersonal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Parkville VIC is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role based primarily in community mental health. The position offers 76 hours per fortnight, with a base salary in the NP2–NP8 range, pro rata for part-time, and a strong emphasis on safe, evidence-based care for children and adolescents.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to professional development, and deliver high-quality clinical care in line with