Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse | Swanston Centre at Barwon South West

Newtown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Treatment, Recovery Oriented Perspective, Cultural Competence, Medication Endorsement, Mental Health Act Knowledge, Acute Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Principles, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time Hours per fortnight - 64 hours Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 2) Req Id - 6520 Permanant part time position 64 hours per fortnight Build your career in a thriving service with strong support structures Develop your clinical skills at Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. About Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS)   MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.  Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients.  MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system.  About the facility  Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. About You As the Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will work under the supervision of the Registered Psychiatric Nurse and team leader. Duties include but are not limited to:                     Providing high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers Being part of the multidisciplinary team operating from a Recovery Orientated perspective Demonstrating respect for individual’s values, customs and spiritual beliefs to ensure patient care is effective and culturally appropriate About the role Registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) Medication endorsement Committed to providing Recovery Orientated service delivery Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022 and its amendments Previous experience in acute mental health nursing Sound knowledge of current psychiatric principles and practices Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650. About Geelong Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes. Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes. To learn more about the region, click here.  Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We encourage applications from: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQA+ community members People of all gender identities People with disability Culturally and linguistically diverse communities If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. peapleassist@barwonhealth.org.au Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. Contact person: Kirsty Taggart | Nurse Unit Manager | Swanston Centre Acute | Barwon HealthEmail: kirsty.taggart@barwonhealth.org.auPhone: (03) 4215 8731 Application closing date: Friday 28, November 2025 Position Description

Responsibilities

As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will provide high-quality psychiatric treatment and care to consumers while being part of a multidisciplinary team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and team leader.