Registered Psychiatric Nurse 1

About The Team The Adult Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) includes both hospital and community mental health services. The inpatient unit is made up of 58 beds distributed across two 29‑bed wards, both with High Dependency and Low Dependency environments. Each ward has a full range of nursing, allied health and medical staff. The general hospital and ED are serviced by a comprehensive Consultation‑Liaison Psychiatry Service and a CATT/Triage team. The community service comprises two community mental health clinics that incorporate Continuing Care Teams (CCTs) and a Homeless Team (HOPS). A Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service is being created to combine the Mobile Support & Treatment Team (MSTS), the Continuing Care Unit (CCU) and services to NGO‑run rehabilitation services in the inner south. A Prevention & Recovery Care (PARC) Unit (8 beds & 2‑day places) was established in partnership with the Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria (MIFV) and Alfred Psychiatry. The Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) supports primary health services and will lead an expansion of consultation mental health services in this sector. About The Role The position is based at Alfred Mental & Addiction Health and is located on the Inpatient Units. This role will be based on Ground Floor Psychiatry however ability and flexibility to work on either 1st Floor Psychiatry or Ground Floor Psychiatry is required. The position requires post registration experience and the necessary training and experience to enable working in an acute inpatient unit. Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and knowledge of acute psychiatry nursing care and practice is essential to undertake this role. Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation is required, along with well‑developed interpersonal skills to effectively consult, liaise and negotiate with patients, carers, family members, and other professionals. The position requires a high performer who is customer‑focused, a team player, and is motivated and enthusiastic. The position involves a rotating shift work roster with an expectation that commitment to at least 3 months of night duty per year is able to be undertaken. Qualifications & Experience Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a Nurse Division 1 or 3. Postgraduate qualifications in nursing or working towards this is desirable. Benefits Salary Packaging Staff Parking (subject to availability) On‑Site Gym Close Proximity to Public Transport Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 1st July 2026. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Alfred Foundation