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Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (Relocation to Melbourne, Australia)

Department: Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Ongoing
Locations: Multiple metropolitan Melbourne hospital sites

Salary:
AUD $68,541.20 - $96,808.40 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Approx. £34,300 - £48,400 per annum

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for Registered Psychiatric Nurses to relocate to Melbourne, Australia and join a progressive Mental Health & Wellbeing Service delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of mental health services, strong professional support, and clear development pathways. Employer sponsorship is available for internationally qualified nurses seeking to move to Australia.

Available Opportunities

Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit
A specialist adult acute inpatient service providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and individually tailored care for individuals experiencing severe mental ill health.

Permanent full-time and part-time roles available

Based at a major metropolitan hospital

Join a highly specialised, supportive clinical team with a strong focus on individual-centred mental health care

Mental Health Nurse Pool (Inpatient Services)
Permanent roles offering flexibility and variety across multiple inpatient units, including:

Adult Acute Units

Older Adult Inpatient Unit

Community Care Unit

Rehabilitation Unit

Specialist inpatient mental health services

Pool roles provide job security alongside diverse clinical exposure, helping nurses build broad experience while maintaining work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-focused mental health nursing care

Build therapeutic relationships with individuals and their support networks

Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based interventions

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Uphold legislation, policies and best practice standards

Contribute to service improvement and clinical excellence

About You

Registration as a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing

Minimum 24 months UK experience in a mental health clinical setting (inpatient and/or community)

Strong understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care

Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work rotating rosters including nights

Willingness to work across multiple hospital sites

Commitment to professional development and reflective practice

Why Relocate for This Role

Employer-sponsored international relocation

Permanent employment with flexible working options

Exposure to a wide range of mental health services

Strong learning, development and career progression pathways

Opportunity to live and work in Melbourne, one of the world's most liveable cities

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