Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $78,577 - $107,520
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 15233
Mental Health Nursing
At the RCH we recognise the importance of safe psychosocial workplaces and strive to empower our workers through flexible working opportunities. As such, we encourage full-time and part-time applicants to apply.
About Banksia Ward
Banksia is an acute psychiatric ward that provides wellbeing, and mental health supports for young adolescents experiencing serious mental health and wellbeing concerns. On Banksia, our multidisciplinary team of health professionals have extensive child, youth and family expertise. Our wide range of therapeutic interventions, including music therapy, integrated school program and family clinicians allow a dynamic care approach that is truly patient, and family focused.
You will:
Classification for the Registered Psychiatric Nurse role is Grade 2 Year 2 to Year 8, NP21 - NP70 (FTE base salary $86,580- $107,520.4 per annum, plus superannuation)
Classification for the Psychatirc Enrolled Nurse role is PSEN level 2, year 1 to year 4, PE21-YD22 (FTE base salary $78,577.2 - $82,076.8 per annum, plus superannuation).
We encourage applications from all nursing grades up to Associate Nursing Unit Manager. Salaries will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Service Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028
What you’ll bring to the role
If this sounds like you, view the list below for the position descriptions:
For further Information on RCH, please view our website.
What’s in it for you?
We look forward to welcoming your contribution to our vision, "A world where all kids thrive!"
Other requirements:
Application process
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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Dale Mcvittie, Nurse Unit Manager Ph: 03 9345 9600 Email: [email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 26 August 2026