Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Wanyarra

Job Description

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Years 1-8 (NP11-NP70)

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Location: Graham Street

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About the role:

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Wanyarra is a 20-bed Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit providing contemporary, recovery-oriented care within a modern facility as part of GV Health's recent mental health redevelopment. The unit supports consumers experiencing acute mental health deterioration and is recognised for strong multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based interventions, and a commitment to safe, person-centred practice.

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As an RPN2, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care, coordinating treatment plans, and contributing to a supportive therapeutic environment. This position offers the chance to build on your clinical skills in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and acute mental health care, with responsive support from senior nurses and an experienced MDT. You will be part of a dedicated team that values reflective practice, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

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This role offers structured clinical supervision, access to ongoing professional development programs, and opportunities to rotate across specialised areas of the service as available. Wanyarra's redevelopment has introduced new therapeutic spaces, upgraded safety features, and modern digital systems that enhance both consumer experience and clinical practice.

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The successful candidate will have:

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• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualification or experience in mental health nursing (or undertaking study).
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• Demonstrated experience in acute mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented care.
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage consumers, families, and the MDT respectfully and therapeutically.
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• Ability to contribute to a positive team culture, uphold safety standards, and manage competing clinical priorities.
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• Supportive team culture with structured supervision and regular professional development.
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• Access to internal training programs, including recovery-focused practice, trauma-informed care, and sensory modulation.
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• Options for flexible rostering.
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About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

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Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

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Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

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• Adult and Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
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• Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
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• Acute Adult and Older Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
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• Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
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• Access and Engagement Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
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• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
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• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
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• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
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• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
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• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
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Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

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GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

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Pre-employment requirements:

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Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

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Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

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Recruitment agencies note:

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Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.