Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Reference Number:53556:Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4 to join the Broadmeadows Adult Inpatient Unit as the Mental Health Intensive Care Area Response Nurse (MHICAR).

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

The MHICAR Clinician provides specialist nursing leadership and support within the Broadmeadows Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (BIPU), ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to consumers experiencing acute distress and complex mental health needs. The role focuses on working with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented care during periods of heightened risk.

This role is responsible for working in partnership with the Programme Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and multidisciplinary team, the MHICAR Clinician supports the implementation of key Department of Health frameworks, including Safewards and the elimination of restrictive interventions. The role also contributes to workforce capability through mentorship, role modelling, and clinical support, promoting best practice in risk management and trauma‑informed care.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Experience in a nursing leadership role RPN3 (3+ years) or above.
• Able to role model for exemplary interpersonal communication
• Knowledge and skills in trauma-informed care, sensory modulation and safewards
• Experience of project evaluation and measurement
• A working knowledge of MHWA and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge and skills in trauma-informed care, sensory modulation and Safewards
• Experience in a nursing leadership role RPN3 or above.
• Ability to physically participate in being a credentialed PAMOVA.
• Evidence of knowledge and application of contemporary theories and techniques of practice that underlie mental health care and management of challenging behaviours.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Tamara Cannan , Program Manager- ***email_hidden***

Applications close Thursday 21May 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.