Registered Mental Health Nurse

Sentio Recruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Permanent full-time role

Salary package + penalties

Job summary

Sentio Recruit is seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses (RPN2) to join a forensic mental health service in Melbourne. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, comprehensive assessments, and recovery-oriented nursing in acute/sub-acute inpatient settings.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years post-registration psychiatric nursing experience, a Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, and current AHPRA registration, with Australia-based residency.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-registration psychiatric nursing experience.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health required.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in acute and/or sub-acute inpatient mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused nursing care in forensic inpatient settings.
• Work with patients with complex needs and dual diagnoses.
• Apply trauma-informed engagement and de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and safety.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Clinical observation

Comprehensive assessment

De-escalation techniques

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

Current RN registration with AHPRA

Job description

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RPN2) - Melbourne, Victoria

About the Opportunity

Are you a values-driven Registered Psychiatric Nurse ready to build upon your post-registration psychiatric nursing experience? With several opportunities available to accommodate varied levels of experience, these permanent full-time roles offer an opportunity to be part of an exciting new phase of growth within Victoria’s forensic mental health.

The Role

We are seeking experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to work in acute and sub-acute inpatient expanding specialist forensic mental health service.

Working with patients presenting with complex needs, including dual diagnosis, your trauma-informed approach, clinical observation, comprehensive assessment skills, and de-escalation techniques will make a genuine impact on patients experiencing severe mental illness.

As part of a new multidisciplinary early-intervention forensic team, you will deliver recovery-focused nursing care to individuals with mental health diagnoses who have a history of offending or are at risk of offending behaviours. This role suits experienced registered nurses who have developed trauma-informed engagement skills, are compassionate and emotionally resilient, and are able to thrive in dynamic hospital environments.

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum two years of post-registration psychiatric nursing experience.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience within an acute and/or sub-acute inpatient mental health setting.
• Experience within a forensic mental health setting is highly advantageous.
• Currently living and working in Australia.
• Permanent full-time position with a generous salary package + penalties.
• Professional development, education, and clinical supervision programs supporting diverse career opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a significant expansion creating new leadership pathways and long-term career growth.
• A values-led organisation committed to patient recovery and employee safety and wellbeing.
• Interstate relocation financial support up to $2,500.