Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team are committed to supporting staff wellbeing in a dynamic, busy environment and support professional development through partnerships with external training providers.

Role

To be successful for this role, you will have/be:

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
• Completed a Diploma in Nursing
• Medically Endorsed (s/c, IM, enteral, topical routes) in addition to base qualification
• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience, including 12 months mental health experience in a mental health clinical setting
• Demonstrated understanding of working with mental health consumers, including appropriate supports, therapeutic engagement, assessment and evidence-based interventions
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a 7 day a week rotating roster (AM, PM & Nights)
• Possess excellent clinical skills

Position details

• Location: Sunshine Wellbeing Central (Unit 2)
• Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
• The Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre is a multi-level facility with two Mental Health Adult Acute Units, each comprising 26 beds across Intensive Care Area, Medium Care Area and General Care Area.
• The Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, recovery-orientated care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Working in a multidisciplinary team, the PEN provides nursing interventions – including medication administration, risk assessment, therapeutic engagement and discharge planning.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Deliver compassionate, recovery-oriented care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Provide medication administration, risk assessment, therapeutic engagement and discharge planning

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a diverse community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care annually, providing high-quality, person-centred care across life stages. Services include hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach care across multiple specialties.

Why join us?

Compensation And benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
• Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
• Mentorship and career support

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research

Organisational culture and environment

• Collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment
• Culture of continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare

Ready to make an impact?

We'd love to hear from you. Click the "apply" button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, sign in via the external Careers Page or intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 September 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nursing and Midwifery Workforce at recruitnmwu@wh.org.au or 9393 0201.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory Police Record Check, Immunisation Status Clearance and Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.