Recovery-Focused Psychiatric Nurse — Part Time

GHA; Traralgon; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Professional development support

Staff wellbeing centre access

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health invites applications for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the CRCU on a part‑time ongoing basis. You will deliver high‑quality, recovery‑oriented care within inpatient and sub‑acute mental health services, working with consumers, carers and a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have current AHPRA registration, a nursing degree and relevant mental health qualifications. This role offers professional development, supportive supervision and a focus on safe,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing where applicable.
• Experience in mental health nursing with the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for consumers with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and recovery‑oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments and develop individualised care plans in collaboration with consumers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver evidence‑based mental health nursing care including medication management and psychoeducation to consumers and families.
• Facilitate therapeutic programs and group activities to support recovery, daily living skills and community reintegration.
• Support discharge planning and care coordination to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions between services.
• Provide supervision and guidance to enrolled nurses, students and new staff to foster a positive learning culture.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Clinical assessments

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health invites applications for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the CRCU on a part‑time ongoing basis. You will deliver high‑quality, recovery‑oriented care within inpatient and sub‑acute mental health services, working with consumers, carers and a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have current AHPRA registration, a nursing degree and relevant mental health qualifications. This role offers professional development, supportive supervision and a focus on safe,