Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 | Casual Correctional Health

Melbourne - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 51 - 56

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Casual positions available
On call opportunities available
Western suburbs based
Ongoing training and develop opportunities

Why work for St Vincents Correctional Health Service

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients
Use your skills and experience to support a multidisciplinary team
Career development opportunities in a growing service
Unique and rewarding work environment

About the Role

This key role in the Primary Mental Health team will provide psychiatric nursing services to the patient population at Port Phillip Prison. You will be responsible for patient treatment management assessment and ongoing reviews. As well as crisis assessment development of risk management plans and engaging the patient in the development of their mental health recovery plans including referrals to other service needs discharge planning and liaison with external stake holders

Classifications for the RPN position will range from NP81 - NP74 ($51.08 - $56.73 per hour 25% casual loading).

Your Contribution

You are a motivated engaging and compassionate person who is looking to make a difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable. You will bring demonstrated psychiatric nursing experience to the role and hold a post graduate qualification in Mental Health. You are a team player with exceptional communication skills which will allow you to direct and encourage a multidisciplinary team.

You will also have:

Degree Diploma or Certificate in Nursing that meets the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Current Police Check or willingness to obtain
Current drivers licence

Benefits

Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Free car parking
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincents Correctional Health Service (SVCHS)

SVCHS at Port Phillip Prison (PPP) has 20 subacute inpatient beds providing primary mental health care to persons in custody at Port Phillip Prison Laverton. Port Phillip Prison is situated 20 km West of Melbourne. St. Johns inpatient unit is a 20 bed subacute medical ward providing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. On site services include haemodialysis palliative care complex wound management day oncology treatments post-surgical/early discharge care infectious disease management and rehabilitation programs.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

9 January 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description:Casual positions availableOn call opportunities availableWestern suburbs basedOngoing training and develop opportunitiesWhy work for St Vincents Correctional Health ServiceMake a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patientsUse your skills and experience to support a multidisci...