Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) Mental Health Hospital in the Home

 Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9698 

• Advance your career in a thriving service with strong support structures


• Develop your clinical skills at Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider


• Temporary Part Time Parental Leave opportunity

About the role

Our Mental Health Hospital in the Home (MH HITH) service offers a genuine alternative to inpatient admission. We support consumers experiencing an acute mental health crisis to recover safely in their own homes and communities. Our multidisciplinary team delivers flexible, person-centred care through home visits, clinic appointments, group programs and telehealth, seven days a week.

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3, you'll deliver skilled clinical interventions and play a key role in helping consumers through some of their most challenging moments. You'll work across two shifts, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation and making a real difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers in their homes


• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic recovery-based model


• Clinical decision making around risk management strategies and prioritisation, with support and guidance from rostered RPN4s staff.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking registered psychiatric nurses with:

• Experience in the complexities of working in Acute Mental Health


• A genuine interest in delivering recovery oriented, consumer centred delivery of care.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• The ability to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team  

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction


• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program


• Extensive professional development opportunities


• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  
  
  
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  
  
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
  
  
  
  

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check


• Immunisation Status Clearance


• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

Contact person: Katie Smith, Nurse Unit Manager MHHITH

Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: Friday 16, October 2026

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.