Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

About the Role

Closing Date: 16/12/2025 

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Nolan House is actively seeking a dedicated Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our dynamic inpatient mental health team. This permanent opportunity offers a chance to expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals committed to trauma-informed, person-centred care and recovery-focused practice. 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description 

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive mental health and physical assessments
• Monitoring responses to psychotropic medications and other therapeutic interventions
• Engaging therapeutically with consumers and providing psychoeducation to both consumers and their families
• Contributing to a safe, least restrictive, and trauma-informed environment
• Delivering nursing care aligned with best practice and organisational policies
• Maintaining accurate documentation and upholding clinical governance standards 

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience in mental health Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma, or Masters in Mental Health Nursing (highly desirable but not essential)

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent 
Location: Nolan House Inpatient Unit, Albury Base Hospital
Contact: Matilda Star-Hossack Nurse Unit Manager, for a confidential discussion - matilda.starhossack@awh.org.au

Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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