Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Acute Inpatient Mental Health

Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time Permanent opportunities available | Rotating roster
Salary: Above Award + Penalties + Salary Packaging

Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse (with a post graduate mental health nursing qualification, or equivalent) seeking to make a real difference in acute mental health care?

Drake Medox, one of Australia's leading providers of complex health support services, is currently recruiting RPNs to join a high-performing mental health service team, delivering inpatient psychiatric care for adults experiencing acute mental illness.

About the Role

In this role, you'll work within a multidisciplinary team providing person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care to consumers during the acute phase of mental illness. Services are provided in a hospital-based inpatient setting, with patients who may be experiencing:

Schizophrenia

First-episode psychosis

Bipolar disorder

Severe personality disorder

Severe depression or anxiety

You will support consumers through comprehensive assessment, crisis stabilization, and short-term treatment, with the goal of enabling their safe transition to community-based care.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting

Conduct risk and mental state assessments; develop and review care plans

Collaborate with consumers, carers, and team members

Apply principles of Trauma-Informed Care, Safewards, and Recovery-Focused Practice

Participate in clinical reviews, education, and continuous improvement initiatives

Work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

Engage in regular feedback and performance development processes

About You

You are a dedicated, client-focused nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and has:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

A qualification in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing or a nursing degree with relevant postgraduate qualification

Sound knowledge of current mental health legislation, standards, and practice models

Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment and acute care delivery

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and ethical care

Desirable

Current Driver's Licence

Proficiency with digital health documentation

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or ACCHOs

Understanding of NSQHS Standards and ACMHN Competencies

The Right Fit

We are looking for nurses who are:

Committed to person-centred and culturally safe care

Able to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including nights and weekends

Team players with initiative, motivation, and a passion for mental health nursing

We believe our success comes from our people. We are committed to being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. This is a career defining opportunity where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly fulfilling role.

• Offering a vibrant, dynamic, collaborative and supportive work environment
• You have access to professional development and career progression in a large, dynamic organisation
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
• Salary packaging, great location and close to public transport
• Generous leave package - 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and one additional day off per month for full time staff.

Apply Now

If you're ready to be part of a team dedicated to advancing mental health care and recovery outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application and take the next step in your career with Drake Medox.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.