Registered Nurse - Temporary Maternity Cover

Delmont Private Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing program

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

Flexible rostering

Job summary

Delmont Private Hospital is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse to join our Night Duty Team for a 9-month maternity leave cover in Melbourne. The role focuses on assessing, planning, directing and evaluating quality care for patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include AHPRA registration, 2+ years in mental health, and qualifications in mental health. The team emphasises family education, discharge planning and adherence to policies with flexible rosters.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Certificate or Masters in Mental Health.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.
• AHPRA Registration.
• Self-motivated with a vision for excellence and a strong commitment to quality care.
• Flexible working hours and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing procedures including medication administration and CPR.
• Implement care based on the patient care plan in consultation with the clinical team.
• Educate patients and their families about psychiatric health and discharge planning.
• Assist with treatment programs in collaboration with the Treating Doctor, Clinical Team and family/carer.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policy and legal requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health nursing practices and relevant legislation.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Mental Health Diploma/Certificate/Masters

Job description

Registered Nurse - Temporary Maternity Cover

Part Time (9-month maternity leave cover)

Delmont Private Hospital is an accredited 88 bed private mental health facility providing treatment to patients across General Acute Adult Psychiatry, Substance Use and Addiction, Young Adults and Aged Psychiatry. With an extensive Day Program, Outreach and Consulting Suite, Delmont provides for over 90 Doctors managing a range of mental health disorders.

AboutThe Role:

We are seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse to temporarily join our dedicated Night Duty Team (February 2027 - November 2027). To be accountable for and perform the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, directing and evaluating the delivery of quality care for all patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Provide direct care in controlled patient situations and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients.

What we are looking for:

• Performs comprehensive nursing procedures at a competent level. These include administration of medication, CPR, individual and group counselling, co-ordination of patient management and discharge planning.
• Implements nursing care based on the patient care plan and in consultation with other members of the clinical team.
• Teach and support patients and their families/significant others with particular emphasis on understanding and preventing psychiatric problems.
• Implement and evaluate treatment programs to meet changing patient needs in conjunction with the patient’s Treating Doctor, the Clinical Team and the Patient, Family and or Carer.
• Demonstrates and displays a thorough understanding of mental health nursing skills.
• Has an understanding and demonstrates knowledge of legislation guidelines and directives which lead and promote best nursing practice.
• Utilises comprehensive skills in verbal and written communication.
• Displays competency in medication management and knowledge.
• Maintains work practices following established Policies and Procedures and ensures contemporary knowledge of these.
• Ensures that all documentation is maintained accurately and according to hospital policy and legal requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Mental Health Qualifications: Diploma, Certificate or Masters
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting
• AHPRA Registration
• Self motivated with a vision for excellence and a strong desire and commitment to providing quality care and service to people with complex mental health issues
• Flexible working hours, strong communication and teamwork skills

Renumeration:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and as per the relevant DelmontEA.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and mental health training
• Focus on staff wellbeing and workplace safety with employee assistance program
• Flexible rostering to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery journeys
• Competitive salary, free onsite parking and subsidised meal

Requirements:

• All Delmont Hospital Employees are required to be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.
• All Delmont Hospital Employees are strongly recommended to be vaccinated and up to date with COVID-19 as per ATAGI guidance and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
• Delmont supports a facility-wide risk-based workforce immunisation program consistent with the current immunisation requirements for health care workers.