Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent, Part time (0.8EFT/64 hours)
• Based at the Alfred’s Older Adult IPU – The Greenhouse
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Rotating 24 hours shift roster with hours scheduled over 7 days per week

The Department

The Adult and Older Adult Service combines AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services to provide comprehensive, person-centred support for adults and older adults. We offer a wide range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

Our approach focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation, supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.

We celebrate diversity within our workforce and have a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. We set high standards and our team is committed to delivering timely and effective care to individuals in need, ensuring their well-being and promoting recovery. We also value higher learning and have our own practice development clinicians who are dedicated to supporting the professional growth of clinicians to provide the best care possible.

The Greenhouse operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides a graduated model of residential rehabilitation for people with mental illness and associated disability unable to be supported in less intensive community options.

The Role

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in community and develop a portfolio of community support services.

You’ll provide safe, high quality nursing care to meet the individual needs of our residents. As one of our RPNs, you will involve the patient, family, significant others and other service elements in the development of the plan of care and its implementation incorporating a plan for discharge.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via APHRA.
• Post registration experience is essential, preferably in inpatient or residential rehabilitation settings.
• Demonstrated ability in psychiatric assessment and the management of mental illness and interventions required to support recovery.
• Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in mental state assessment and knowledge of residential rehabilitation and practice is essential to undertake this role.
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination
• Be willing to complete a background check

Staff Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Di Alphonso (NUM) via email -  C.Alphonso@alfred.org.au or phone 0403 3218 47

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 7th August 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.