Psych Enrolled Nurse in Melbourne

South Ward is an Older Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service Unit dedicated to providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for individuals aged 55 years and above. The unit currently operates with 24 LDU beds out of a total 30-bed capacity, offering specialized care for patients experiencing mental and physical illnesses that impact functional and cognitive capacity. South Ward is introducing a Memory Care Area (MCA) comprising six beds, designed to provide specialized care for older adults with cognitive impairments and dementia-related conditions. South Ward has adopted the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) as its guiding framework for care delivery. This model emphasizes person-centered, recovery-focused care, ensuring that patients are actively involved in their treatment journey.

The approach integrates a multidisciplinary team and partnerships with community-based services including Aged Persons Assessment Team (APAT) and Wellness in the Home (WITH) to promote continuity of care and holistic recovery.

This position involves:

• Under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse, works collaboratively with the nursing and broader multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for all patients, clients and residents.
• Participates in activities designed to continuously improve standards of service and practice in accordance with the Eastern Health Nursing/Midwifery Practice Guideline, Domains of Practice Professional Framework, Policies and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Participates in any portfolio responsibility as delegated by the NUM.
• Promotes a safe, value-based workplace.

What you’ll bring:

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Previous/recent clinical experience in community/acute mental health service within Australia.
• A strong commitment to high-quality care.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What we offer:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.