Title: Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse – Mental Health Access Service
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Fixed Term part Time | Worklife balance!
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Rewarding career development opportunity
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Acute mental health Crisis Intervention
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
The Adult Mental Health Service is an established regional integrated service incorporating Crisis Assessment and treatment, Emergency department response, telephone triage, Mental health and police and Ambulance Victoria teleprompt.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Adult Mental Health Access Service for passionate and enthusiastic psychiatric enrolled nurse with sound clinical mental health experience (minimum 5yrs experience).
The psychiatric enrolled nurse level 3 will be responsible for supporting the adult access service in providing direct and indirect care and in collaboration and consultation with health care recipients, their families and community as well as RPN’s and other health professionals to plan, implement and evaluate integrated care that optimise outcomes for recipients and the systems of care. Please see attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess;
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Current professional registration with AHPRA as Enrolled Nurse
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Minimum of 5 years working across acute mental health settings
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Highly developed interpersonal skills
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The ability to work as part of a diverse team
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please Click Here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Glenda Harrington
Contact Number: 0400507317
Contact Email: Glenda.Harrington@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 7th December 2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
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