Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Alliance Nursing; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Professional development

Postgraduate study support

Leadership programs

Job summary

Alliance Nursing is seeking an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2) for permanent full-time work in Melbourne, VIC. You will join a multidisciplinary team in a secure setting focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and patient-centred care, with opportunities for professional development and leadership pathways.

Essential requirements include AHPRA registration, a postgraduate certificate in mental health nursing, full Australian work rights, and ability to meet police/security

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised equivalent).
• Full working rights in Australia, ability to meet police/security screening.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and conduct risk assessments.
• Support recovery-focused treatment in a secure clinical environment.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Risk assessment

Evidence-based care

Education

Postgraduate Cert in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2)

Permanent Full-Time Opportunities | Melbourne, VIC

Our client, a leading provider of forensic mental health services, is seeking experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses (Grade 2) to join their growing multidisciplinary team.

This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career within a highly specialized mental health setting, working alongside experienced clinicians in a secure environment focused on recovery, rehabilitation, and patient-centred care.

About the Organisation

Our client delivers specialist mental health services across hospital, correctional, and community-based settings. They are recognised for their commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, research, and innovation within mental health care.

As part of a significant expansion and growth strategy, the organisation is increasing its service capacity, creating exciting opportunities for nurses looking to advance their careers in forensic and acute mental health.

About the Role

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2), you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based care, therapeutic interventions, risk assessment, and recovery-focused treatment to consumers in a secure clinical environment.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (or recognised equivalent)
• Full working rights in Australia
• Ability to meet police and security screening requirements

Highly Regarded Experience

• Adult inpatient mental health
• Acute psychiatric services
• Secure mental health environments
• Forensic mental health
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
• Correctional or prison health services
• High dependency mental health settings

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package plus paid overtime opportunities
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Qualification allowances for eligible nurses
• Relocation assistance for eligible interstate and international applicants
• Visa sponsorship and Permanent Residency pathways for suitable candidates
• Extensive professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Financial support for relevant postgraduate studies (subject to eligibility)
• Leadership and career development programs

  Why Apply?

  This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at a time of significant growth. Whether you're looking to develop specialist skills in forensic mental health or take the next step in your nursing career, you'll be supported by a collaborative team and provided with clear pathways for professional advancement.