At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct patient care in various psychiatric settings and support recovery efforts.
- Company: Bayside Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, health initiatives, gym access, and flexible shifts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in mental health and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80100 - 97900 $ per year.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Casual positions available - Nurse Bank Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 Classification (NP11-NP70)
About us
Alfred Psychiatry is a recognised industry leader in acute and community psychiatric care, with a State-wide Psychiatric ICU. The Nursing Workforce Department comprises The Workforce Unit and Staffing Allocations. We provide supplementary staff to Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham sites when required due to increased service demand or shortfall in staffing requirements. The service provides advanced and just-in-time bookings (short-notice shift replacement). The team recruits and hires both casual and permanent staff for bank and pool for the purpose of advanced and short-notice bookings, short-term contracts and permanent placement of Bank and Pool staff. We develop strategies to maximise retention of the Bank and Pool Staff. We develop and monitor the orientation and ongoing educational programs of the Bank and Pool staff.
About the role
We are seeking motivated psychiatric registered nurses looking for the opportunity to work across various bed-based services, including our acute psychiatric unit based at the Alfred site. Flexibility and availability for shifts across the different settings will be highly valued. Nurses will be employed within the Nurse Bank of Alfred Health, and will work either in the Acute In-Patient Psychiatric Unit (based at The Alfred Hospital) and the Residential Rehabilitation (Community Care Unit located in St Kilda) or may from time to time provide psychiatric nurse specialising to patients admitted to the medical/surgical wards of Alfred Health on a casual basis. This is a direct patient care role involving risk assessment, mental state assessment, and care planning, as well as consultation, liaison and negotiation with patients, carers, family members, and other professionals. The single most important goal of Alfred Psychiatry is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.
About you
- Unrestricted registration as a Nurse through the relevant professional body
- A psychiatric nurse who has previously demonstrated extensive experience in mental health
- Motivated and enjoys the challenge of working in a team environment
- A strong understanding and background in Patient-Centred care
- Able to maintain a high level of communication with patients, staff and visitors
Staff Benefits
- Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives in addition to discounted health insurance
- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport
Registered Psychiatric Nurse employer: Alfred Health
Bayside Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Neurophysiology Scientists. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive salary packaging, and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to high-quality healthcare for the diverse communities of metropolitan Melbourne and beyond. The culture at Bayside Health promotes collaboration and compassion, ensuring that staff are empowered to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
