Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health (52201) at Northern Health
Northern Health · Melbourne, Australia · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Melbourne
Career Opportunities: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health (52201)
Reference Number: 52201: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join the KAW Older Adults Mental Health IPU Bundoora Campus.
About Northern Health:
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to contribute to excellence inpatient care and provide the highest standard of clinical input to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Be accountable for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organizational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement, and economic resource utilisation.
The RPN Grade 2 will work within scope of practice guidelines.
The RPN Grade 2 is required to work rotating rosters (morning, afternoon & night) to ensure clinical service delivery.
The RPN works under the direction of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the setting of acute mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in providing nursing care and patient support that is reflective of the recovery model of care in mental health.
- Strong interest in working in older adults mental health.
- Ability to work collaboratively with family, carers and other health professionals
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and the recovery model.
- Well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Well-developed organisation skills.
- Commitment to Northern Health values.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Colin Barker Nurse Unit Manger. 0394953191
Applications close Monday 22 September 2025.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
Reference Number: 52201: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join the KAW Older Adults Mental Health IPU Bundoora Campus.
About Northern Health:
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to contribute to excellence inpatient care and provide the highest standard of clinical input to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Be accountable for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organizational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement, and economic resource utilisation.
The RPN Grade 2 will work within scope of practice guidelines.
The RPN Grade 2 is required to work rotating rosters (morning, afternoon & night) to ensure clinical service delivery.
The RPN works under the direction of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the setting of acute mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in providing nursing care and patient support that is reflective of the recovery model of care in mental health.
- Strong interest in working in older adults mental health.
- Ability to work collaboratively with family, carers and other health professionals
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and the recovery model.
- Well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Well-developed organisation skills.
- Commitment to Northern Health values.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Colin Barker Nurse Unit Manger. 0394953191
Applications close Monday 22 September 2025.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
Reference Number: 52201: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join the KAW Older Adults Mental Health IPU Bundoora Campus.
About Northern Health:
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to contribute to excellence inpatient care and provide the highest standard of clinical input to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Be accountable for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organizational policies and procedures, within a framework of continuous quality improvement, and economic resource utilisation.
The RPN Grade 2 will work within scope of practice guidelines.
The RPN Grade 2 is required to work rotating rosters (morning, afternoon & night) to ensure clinical service delivery.
The RPN works under the direction of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the setting of acute mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in providing nursing care and patient support that is reflective of the recovery model of care in mental health.
- Strong interest in working in older adults mental health.
- Ability to work collaboratively with family, carers and other health professionals
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and the recovery model.
- Well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Well-developed organisation skills.
- Commitment to Northern Health values.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Colin Barker Nurse Unit Manger. 0394953191
Applications close Monday 22 September 2025.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
