Registered Psychiatric Nurse G2 - Adult Secure Unit

$43.81 - $52.29 per hour + Salary Packaging | Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2

Up to 80 hours per fortnight available

Fixed Term Role | Full-time or Part-time available

About The Role

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) in Ballarat provides longer-term, recovery-focused care for consumers requiring 24/7 mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2, you will deliver evidence-based care within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contribute to a positive and collaborative unit culture, and support leadership activities that enhance service quality, Safewards practice and consumer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver holistic, evidence-based nursing care to consumers and carers within an inpatient mental health settingComplete biopsychosocial and risk assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with recovery goalsSupport therapeutic programs, including group and individual psychosocial interventionsMaintain accurate documentation, communication and clinical handover in line with GH policyContribute to a safe, therapeutic environment and support reduction of restrictive practicesParticipate in supervision, student support, quality improvement and portfolio responsibilitiesWork collaboratively within the SECU multidisciplinary team across rotating morning, afternoon and night shifts

Skills & Experience

Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration; postgraduate mental health qualification desirableStrong knowledge of recovery-oriented practice, less restrictive practice and the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022Experience in inpatient mental health or bed-based settingsEffective communicator with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skillsOrganised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities

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Interested?

Click APPLY or contact Samantha Giles, Nurse Unit Manager – Adult Secure Unit, via samantha.giles@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: 2 September 2026

This position is paid in accordance with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement. The classification is Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 (NP21 - NP26) which ranges from $43.81 - $52.29 per hour.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysAccess to Fitness Passport membershipStaff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.