Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Acute Adult Mental Health - P Block

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Our Journey 

P Block is a 25 Bed unit which sits within the Adult Bed Based Service under the Mental Health program at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. The service provides Short term inpatient management and treatment during an acute phase of Mental illness, through until management within the community is a safe option. With the provision of a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, both patients and families are able to learn about the impact of illness and explore ways to better manage within their environment with coping strategies as they move toward recovery. 

A Day in the Life 

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will work with adult inpatient consumers with varying degrees of acute psychiatric or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol dependency problems.  You will be a recognised member of the psychiatric care team, and at any time you would be providing primary nursing care to five patients in a case management model, while also leading five nurses on the shift. 

We are privileged to have a dynamic work force that are dedicated to providing the best patient care, provide a sound learning environment that is friendly, professional, collaborative and culturally diverse. P Block has opportunities for Registered Psychiatric Nurses in part time or full time ongoing opportunities. Find your work life balance with the rostering opportunities across all shifts 7 days a week. 

About You 

As a motivated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse, you possess a patient-centred approach and demonstrate a commitment to recovery focused care.  You are an innovative thinker and are always looking for ways to improve service delivery.  You can also demonstrate a keen understanding of the Mental Health Act (2014) as it relates to delivering holistic patient care. To further your application we will look for you to have; 

• Previous leadership experience is desirable but not essential 
• Evidence of commitment in working towards a profession in Mental Health Nursing which may include commencement of a Diploma/Masters in Mental Health nursing 
• Demonstrated Nursing experience within a Mental Health setting 
• Australian Working Rights 
• Current AHPRA registration 

What We Offer: 

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base 
• Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills 
• Mentorship & career guidance 
• Support to attend relevant forums & conferences 
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Brigid Hodgetts on 0417 131 752

Please click here for the position description 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 21 September 2025