Job Description

• Position: Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Positions Available, please state your preferred hours within your application
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $81,733.60 - $104,390.23 (pro rata, plus superannuation and applicable penalties)

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join our Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU) at our Warrnambool campus.

This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality, recovery focused care in a 24/7 inpatient environment. Our service is closely integrated with community mental health teams and the Prevention and Recovery Centre, ensuring seamless support for consumers and their carers across the South West region of Victoria.

 About the role

As an RPN in the MHAIU, you will:

• Provide comprehensive assessments and contribute to individualised care planning
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, wellbeing, and resilience
• Work collaboratively with consumers, their families, and carers to foster positive outcomes
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment for consumers and staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, supporting innovation and best practice
• Be part of a service that values teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate care

What you bring

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled nurses who are committed to delivering excellence in mental health care. You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• You will have a minimum of three years' post‑registration experience as a Mental Health Nurse within a Mental Health acute inpatient unit.
• A commitment to recovery-oriented practice and consumer-centred care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (or working towards) highly regarded.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Regional mental health workforce incentive grant
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday, 07 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, with the appropriate classification Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2.

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

 Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au