Lead Nurse - Youth Health Clinic at EACH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth-Focused Nursing Care, Clinical Governance, Culturally Safe Care, Mentoring, Clinical Documentation, Risk Assessment, Health Promotion, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Supervision, Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Intake, Screening, Case Conferences

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Description Part-time (0.8 FTE) contract until July 2026, with the potential to extend National role — working across Each clinics Australia-wide Attractive hourly rate + 12% super + Salary Packaging benefits up to $18,550 About the Youth Health Clinic Each’s Youth Health Clinic is part of our Youth Mental Health Stream, delivering integrated clinical services within headspace centres. We work alongside young people aged 12–25, supporting their mental health, primary health, and overall wellbeing. Our teams champion equity, cultural safety, and person‑centred care — ensuring young people feel heard, respected, and supported. Your role, your impact As the Youth Health Clinic Lead Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in building safe, high‑quality, and inclusive health services for young people at various sites across Australia. You’ll shape clinical excellence, strengthen nursing practice, and support teams delivering care to young people with diverse and sometimes complex needs. Your work will have lasting impact — supporting young people to access timely care, improving clinical governance, and helping build a national model of youth-friendly, culturally safe health services. Key responsibilities: Lead high‑quality youth-focused nursing care — delivering evidence-based clinical practice for young people with moderate to complex mental health needs Support and guide nursing staff across multiple clinic sites — providing day‑to‑day leadership, mentoring, and clinical direction Drive safe and effective service delivery — working with the Practice Manager, Lead GP, and Program Stream Manager to uphold clinical governance Act as a clinical resource and role model — supporting decision-making, escalation of care, and best-practice approaches Coordinate clinical workflows — including triage, recall systems, GP management plans, screening procedures, and case conferences Champion culturally safe, youth-friendly care — ensuring care is welcoming, inclusive, affirming, and responsive Build nursing capability — providing discipline-specific supervision, supporting student placements, and strengthening practice development Oversee safety, quality, and compliance — audits, accreditation, policies, and risk mitigation across Youth Health Clinic sites Collaborate with internal and external partners — universities, peak bodies, community organisations, and broader Each programs About you You’re a values-led, compassionate, and skilled nurse who centres young people in every decision. You are confident, collaborative, grounded in evidence-based practice, and committed to culturally safe, inclusive healthcare. You have: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Division 1 Registered Nurse) and current AHPRA registration Demonstrated experience delivering youth-focused nursing care Skills in intake, screening, risk assessment, and health promotion with young people Warm, inclusive communication style that supports diverse communities Strong organisational and clinical documentation skills Ability to use (or learn) clinical systems such as Episoft, Medical Director, Best Practice, Pracsoft, and Microsoft Office Current driver’s licence What will make you stand out Post-graduate qualifications in adolescent health, mental health nursing, or sexual reproductive health (highly regarded) Experience in general practice or youth mental health settings Experience leading practice development or clinical supervision What’s in it for you At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide: Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care Competitive salary – Based on your experience, plus above-award conditions and generous leave options Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment Professional development & training – Access mentoring, supervision, leadership pathways, and discipline-specific learning Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress More leave when you need it – Annual leave, personal leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave Additional Information To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ - ‘Careers’ - ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position. For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Erika Nagy, Practice Manager – Youth Health Clinic at [email protected] Applications Close: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period – so don't miss out and apply today! Next Steps in the Hiring Process Thank you for your interest in joining Each! To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Didn’t find the perfect role today? Stay connected by joining our Talent Community — be the first to hear about new opportunities at Each!

Responsibilities

As the Youth Health Clinic Lead Nurse, you will lead high-quality youth-focused nursing care and support nursing staff across multiple clinic sites. You will also drive safe service delivery and oversee clinical workflows to ensure effective care for young people.