Psychiatric Nurse Consultant

Reference Number: 1833 

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Consultant 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time                                                      

Hours per Fortnight: 48 

Classification: Registered Psychiatic Nurse Grade 5 (NP51)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 26/06/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Melissa Metcalf melissa.metcalf@gvhealth.org.au

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

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.

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

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

About the Role

The Mental Health Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the effective and efficient coordination and implementation of planned mental health professional development and training programs for the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service. In collaboration with key stakeholders it will oversee the development of mental health training and professional development programs within GV Health. The role require the incumbent to represent the mental health division in mental health specific organisational wide working parties and committees and contribute to organisational readiness for accreditation.

The suitable applicant will:

• Have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse with at least 5 years experience working in mental healht nursing and have a post graduate mental health qualification.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, experience and skill in the provision of mental health nursing care including an awareness of current trends, and practices and an understanding of the rights of people with a mental illness.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide professional leadership, support and supervision.
• Demonstrate well-developed knowledge and understanding of policy, standards and legislation relating to nursing practice and mental health service delivery and care.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Workforce Navigator Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's 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. 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. 

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.