Registered Nurse Mental Health
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- Permanent full-time and part-time positions available
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Year 2-8 (NP21-NP70)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Nursing Workforce Unit and Nurse Pool
The Nursing Workforce Unit is responsible for deploying Nurse Pool and Bank staff across Austin Health in a timely manner. As a Nurse Pool member, you will enjoy the variety and flexibility of working across multiple clinical areas while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care where it is needed most.
Nurse Pool staff are valued members of the Austin Health workforce and play a critical role in supporting services across the organisation.
About the role
We are seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses to join the Austin Health Nurse Pool.
Austin Health's Mental Health Division delivers recovery-oriented care and supported decision-making in partnership with consumers, carers and families. Our multidisciplinary teams are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care with respect, integrity and excellence.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work across a range of specialist Mental Health services, including:
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Adult Mental Health Services, including Acute Psychiatric Units and Secure Extended Care Units
- Brain Disorders Program
- Psychological Trauma and Recovery Services
- Crisis Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) and Mental Health Triage
Shifts are allocated by the Nursing Workforce Unit based on organisational requirements, submitted availability and operational needs.
About you
You are a flexible and adaptable Mental Health Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, works well within multidisciplinary teams and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based and recovery-focused care.
As a Registered Nurse at Austin Health, you will:
- Practise within your scope in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policies
- Recognise and respond appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice
- Deliver care that respects the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of individuals and groups
- Advocate for consumers within the healthcare system
- Support a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- A minimum of 12 months recent Australian Mental Health nursing experience
- Knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and relevant Mental Health legislation
- A patient-centred approach to care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
- A flexible, innovative and team-oriented approach to service delivery
- Australian working rights
- A current Working with Children Check
- Two clinical referees, including:
- A current Nurse Unit Manager (or equivalent manager)
- An Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator or equivalent senior clinician
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing
- Experience using clinical information systems and digital health platforms
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to a wide range of specialist mental health services
- Flexible work opportunities through the Nurse Pool
- The opportunity to expand your skills across diverse clinical settings
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Nursing Workforce Team at nursing.workforce@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026
