Recovery Nurse ECT

Contribute to excellence in patient care and provide the highest standard of clinical input to the ECT treating team at RMH.

Why Join RMH?

• Fixed Term Part Time opportunity – Parkville location
• Deliver exceptional care in a specialised ECT recovery setting
• Support coordination and quality improvement within the ECT suite

About The Role

As the ECT Recovery Nurse, you’ll provide safe, high-quality care to people receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). You’ll support patients through all stages of their treatment, assist the ECT Coordinator with daily operations, and contribute to data and quality activities. When ECT is not scheduled, you’ll provide clinical support to the Neuropsychiatry and Eating Disorders Unit.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services (RMH MHS) provides compassionate, recovery-focused care across inpatient and community settings – 24 hours, 7 days a week. We’re committed to inclusive, person-centred care guided by our values of putting people first, leading with kindness, and achieving excellence together.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to excellence in patient care and provide the highest standard of clinical input to the ECT treating team, working closely with the ECT Coordinator to achieve positive outcomes for individuals who are receiving ECT
• Assist the ECT Coordinator in the day to day operation of ECT at RMH ECT Suite. This will include duties within the ECT procedure room, recovery room and waiting area. Optimising waitlist management and improving access to echocardiography services
• Deliver care to patients post-procedure in the recovery area. This includes monitoring the patient’s airway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness.
• Provide care to out-patients pre and post ECT. This includes preparation, recovery and discharge of outpatients.

About You

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and 5+ years post-graduate experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing
• Experience in ECT and/or recovery settings
• Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills
• Understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and ECT guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in ECT coordination, audits, or quality improvement
• Advanced Life Support trained

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.