About this role
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- Opportunity for an RPN 2 to join our dynamic nursing team at the Austin Health Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Unit.
- Permanent ongoing position
- Part time – 32 hours per week
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 Adult Acute Program
The APU consists of the Adult Acute Program (23 bed - 4 HSA and 19 LSA) and the Eating Disorder Program (5 beds) with the opportunity to move across both programs.
Both programs have "Safewards" imbedded in their practice and we are looking for compassionate staff with patient centred care at the core of their practice.
About the role
As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment and support to consumers admitted to our acute inpatient service. You will work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health clinicians and peer workers to promote recovery and achieve positive outcomes.
A regular day will see you:
- Conducting comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
- Providing therapeutic interventions and engaging consumers in recovery-oriented care.
- Administering and monitoring medications, including management of potential side effects.
- Supporting consumers through periods of acute distress and mental illness.
- Contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Promoting a safe environment through effective management of risk and prevention of restrictive interventions.
About you
As the RPN 2, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- A positive attitude
- Ability to work cohesively within a team
- Patient centre and trauma informed lens
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. 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: Melissa Leslie, Nurse Unit Manager at [email protected].
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 29 November 2026