Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2

Fiona Connally - Nurse Unit Manager 

Contact No. 8754 3560 Email: ConnallyF@mercy.com.au 

Renee Taliana - Acting Nurse Unit Manager 

Contact No. 8754 3560 Email: RTaliana@mercy.com.au 

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For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Clare Moore Building is a 54‑bed mental health inpatient unit comprising of one Intensive Care Area (ICA) and three Recovery Care Areas (RCAs), which provides care to adults aged 18 to 64 years. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse grade 2 is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team and is accountable for delivering quality consumer-focused care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions ensuring a holistic and therapeutic approach to the consumer, their family and carers. 

• A current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing.
• Clinical experience and expertise in mental health nursing, with a minimum of 3 years in a mental health inpatient setting.
• A comprehensive understanding of mental health nursing models of care and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• The willingness and availability to work a rotating roster across seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient centred care.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.