Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Registered Nurse - Mental Health

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• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Multiple Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse

About the Role:

The Melbourne Clinic, one of Australia's largest private mental health services, is seeking enthusiastic and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to join our growing team in Richmond, Melbourne. We have multiple opportunities available across a range of inpatient mental health programs and specialty services.

As a valued member of our nursing team, you will deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred mental health care; establish therapeutic relationships with consumers and their support networks; work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team; participate in recovery-focused care planning; support quality improvement and clinical governance activities; and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic is Australia's largest private mental health service providing 203 inpatient beds, standalone Day Program centre, an Outreach Program, consulting suites at three locations and a Consultation Liaison service.

Nationally and internationally renowned for our quality mental health care services, our focus is to provide our patients with the support and expertise from a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team of over 200 accredited Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine specialists, Pain Medicine specialists and experienced registered mental health nurses, Allied Health Staff (Psychologists, Social Workers, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologist and Art Therapist) in conjunction with several key support services such as Administration and Housekeeping services. Our Intake team, all experienced mental health clinicians, triage all enquiries and admissions.

At The Melbourne Clinic we deliver Patient Centred Care; health care that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients. Our programs and care are based on the recovery model.

Why Join the Melbourne Clinic?

At The Melbourne Clinic, our nurses are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of compassion, respect, collaboration and continuous learning, helping our patients achieve the best possible recovery outcomes.

We offer:

• Multiple Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions
• Diverse and rewarding mental health nursing opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development
• Access to clinical supervision and education programs
• Career progression opportunities within Healthscope's national network
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Attractive employee benefits
• Convenient Richmond location with excellent public transport access

The Melbourne Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and supporting a culturally safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, person -centred nursing care within a specialised impatient mental health setting
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to deliver patient care
• Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, with medication endorsement where applicable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and clinical assessment skills
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centred and quality patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Professional, accountable, adaptable and resilient approach to nursing practice
• Commitment to continuous learning, clinical excellence and professional development

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.


Applications close: 2 September 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ••••@healthscope.com.au

Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF- NSW Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2022, a salary ranging from $40.4255 - $53.6980 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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