Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse | McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit at Barwon South West

Newtown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric nursing, Mental health care, Medication administration, Clinical care planning, Trauma-informed care, Recovery-oriented practice, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Person-centred care, Clinical governance, Communication skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time Hours per fortnight - 80 Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 2) Req Id - 8184 Build your career in a thriving service with strong support structures Develop your clinical skills at Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider Work and live in the vibrant city of Geelong About the role This role is located at The McKellar Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre (MH&WBC), a modern, purpose-built acute inpatient mental health facility located within Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre precinct. The service provides high-quality, recovery-oriented care for adults experiencing acute mental health challenges, with a strong focus on safety, engagement, and collaborative treatment planning. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with consumers, families, carers, and community supports to promote stabilisation, wellbeing, and transition back to the community. Your primary responsibility is to provide high quality, best practice direct delivery of psychiatric treatment and care to consumers (50+) as part of a multidisciplinary team which operates within a holistic recovery-based model. As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and NUM to deliver safe, high-quality mental health care. Key Responsibilities Delivering best-practice psychiatric nursing care to consumers in an acute inpatient setting Supporting a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed model of care Contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and clinical reviews Administering medications in line with endorsement and clinical governance frameworks Demonstrating culturally safe and person-centred care, respecting individual values, beliefs, and backgrounds Supporting consumer engagement, safety, and therapeutic outcomes What We Are Looking For You are a motivated and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse with a genuine interest in mental health and recovery-focused care. You value working as part of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering safe, respectful, and person-centred care. You bring strong communication skills, a willingness to grow your clinical capability, and an understanding of working within a structured mental health setting. You will hold AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement. Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Extensive professional development opportunities Attractive salary packaging benefits Living expenses capped at $9,010 Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 For more information about working at Barwon Health, please 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, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Child Safety 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) Additional information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check Immunisation Status Clearance Working with Children Check (if applicable) To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal. Contact person: Jessica Lewis | Nurse Unit Manager | McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Email: jessica.lewis@barwonhealth.org.au Application closing date: Monday 18, May 2026 Internal applicants:If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric nursing care to adult consumers within an acute inpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and ensure safe, therapeutic outcomes for patients.