Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Wanyarra

Reference Number: 1938  

Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2, Years 1 - 8 (NP11-NP70) 

Location: Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit 

Closing date: 19/08/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Benjamin Fletcher, (03) 48044639 / Benjamin.Fletcher@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: Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Wanyarra Acute Mental Health Unit

Wanyarra is a 20-bed Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit providing short-term, recovery-focused care for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges. Our unit is part of a progressive mental health service and offers a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment. With access to modern facilities and ongoing service development, Wanyarra is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will provide comprehensive mental health nursing care to consumers in an acute setting, including assessment, risk management, and recovery-focused interventions. You’ll be working alongside psychiatrists, allied health professionals, and peer support workers to ensure collaborative care planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your clinical experience in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

What sets this role apart is the strong clinical support and supervision framework, opportunities for professional development, and potential for rotations across mental health streams. Wanyarra values innovation in care and promotes a culture of safety, learning, and collaboration.

The successful candidate will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in psychiatric/mental health nursing (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in acute mental health or a strong interest in building skills in this area.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong communication, documentation, and risk assessment skills.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible rostering options to support work-life balance
• Access to internal training, supervision, and development programs
• If you're passionate about mental health nursing and want to be part of a progressive and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

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.