Registered Nurse Psych G3

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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 state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Secure Extended Care Unit
The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is part of the Mental Health Division at Austin Health. SECU is a 25-bed regional service which provides a rehabilitation and recovery service to individuals aged from 25 years  years with severe, unremitting mental health symptoms and complex needs and who need the support of a secure environment. The SECU provides therapeutic care in a contained and structured environment.

About the role

As an Austin Health Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in designated mental health inpatient units , to optimise health outcomes for the community.
 

A regular day will see you:

• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients by following the values and principles, which underpin best practice in relation to patient care, education and patient rights 
• Achieve and maintain the skills necessary, through personal professional development, to plan, prioritize and implement holistic patient care   
• The role involves a 24/7 rotating roster with ongoing flexible rostering options.
• Participating in quality supervision and training.
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive team environment.

About you

This is an opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. You'll be working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where your leadership will directly contribute to a culture of safety, dignity, and empowerment.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Communicates effectively and confidently across all levels
• Is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care
• Thrives in a secure inpatient setting with complex and rewarding challenges
• Is driven to inspire positive change for both patients and staff

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in mental health recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Relevant qualification as a Registered Nurse (as detailed in the position description)
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Valid Victorian driver's licence

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, 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.

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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jiji Jacob, SECU Nurse Unit Manager, Jiji.JACOB@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Tuesday 17 June 2025