Current jobs related to Lead Psychiatric Nurse - Melbourne, Victoria - Northern Health Authority

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    3 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Western Health. As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the delivery of our mental health services.About the Role:Provide direct patient care to...

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Western Health. As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health conditions.About the Role:Provide nursing care to patients with mental health conditions in a...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leading healthcare provider that delivers high-quality services to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne. Our organization is dedicated to improving patient care, advancing research, and educating healthcare professionals.Permanent Positions AvailableVaried Part-Time and Full-Time HoursRegistered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2...

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseAlfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs, delivering a wide range of health services from ambulatory to inpatient and community-based care.About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at The Alfred Hospital's Inpatient...

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseAlfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs, delivering a wide range of health services from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at The Alfred Hospital's Inpatient Units....

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseAlfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs, delivering a wide range of services from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at The Alfred Hospital's Inpatient Units. As a key...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2Alfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne, seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to join our team.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to work in our acute psychiatric unit based at The Alfred...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2Alfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne, seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to join our team.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to work in our acute psychiatric unit based at The Alfred...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2Alfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne, seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to join our team.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2 to work in our acute psychiatric unit based at The Alfred...

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Western Health. As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients with mental health conditions.About the Role:Provide nursing care to patients with mental health conditions in a...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join our team at Alfred Health. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will be working in a dynamic environment providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.Key Responsibilities:Assess and provide care to patients with mental health conditionsDevelop and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Psychiatric Clinical Specialist Nurse to join our team at St Vincent\u0027s Health Australia. As a Psychiatric Clinical Specialist Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support to individuals with mental health needs. Key Responsibilities: \u2022 Provide...

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

    Job Title: Psychiatric Enrolled NurseWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our team at Western Health. As a key member of our Mental Health & Wellbeing Services, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients.About the Role:Provide nursing care to patients with mental health conditions in a...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Alfred Health. As a key member of our nursing workforce, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our psychiatric services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care, including...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our Continuing Care Team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality care and support to consumers with a lived experience of mental illness.Key Responsibilities:Provide medication services to consumers within scope...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    About Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs, delivering a range of services from ambulatory to inpatient and home-based care.Job SummaryWe are seeking motivated psychiatric registered nurses to join our team, working across various bed-based services, including our acute psychiatric unit and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    Job Title: Registered Psychiatric NurseAlfred Health is seeking a skilled Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at The Alfred Hospital. As a key member of our mental health team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our acute inpatient unit.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our Continuing Care Team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to consumers with a lived experience of mental illness. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our Continuing Care Team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to consumers with a lived experience of mental illness. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Alfred Health. As a key member of our nursing workforce, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our mental health services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care, including...

Lead Psychiatric Nurse

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Authority Full time

Reference Number: 40706: Lead Psychiatric Nurse - Initiative for Reducing Homelessness
Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is dedicated to serving and collaborating with our community, emphasizing our strategy to assist individuals in maintaining their well-being at home. Our reputation for being community-focused, inclusive, and progressive is unparalleled.

Situated in the rapidly expanding northern suburbs, Northern Health is part of a culturally rich and diverse community, less than an hour's drive from the central business district.

Opportunity Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated Lead Psychiatric Nurse to contribute to an inspiring Aboriginal Community Program (Wadamba Wilam) within the Northern Health framework.

This position is a permanent part-time role, requiring a commitment of 4 days per week.

Your New Team

Breaking the Cycle: Initiative for Reducing Homelessness (Wadamba Wilam)

  • The Wadamba Wilam program is a collaborative effort involving NEAMI, Uniting Care Re Gen, the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), and the Northern Area Mental Health Service (NAMHS).
  • The Wadamba Wilam team provides a comprehensive, culturally sensitive outreach service aimed at enhancing the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal individuals aged 16 and above, in specific urban areas.
  • This service addresses the needs of clients facing complex challenges, including severe mental health issues and homelessness.
  • Engage with us in addressing the adverse effects of historical injustices on the mental health and overall well-being of Aboriginal Victorians.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver expert psychiatric clinical leadership focused on providing culturally safe services to Aboriginal individuals and their families.
  • Conduct evidence-based and culturally appropriate mental health assessments, interventions, and treatments within Aboriginal communities.
  • Share expertise, offer support, and collaborate effectively with Wadamba Wilam team members and partner organizations.
  • Assist individuals facing homelessness and commit to supporting those in disadvantaged situations within the community.

Candidate Profile:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evidence-based psychiatric treatment and an understanding of the broader health and mental health challenges affecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • Proven ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals experiencing homelessness and housing crises.
  • Commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of Aboriginal individuals, adhering to the Social, Emotional, and Wellbeing Model of Health Care (SEWB).
  • Capacity to develop and implement mental health education and training for key stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster effective relationships and communicate clearly with diverse populations.
  • A genuine passion for learning and working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities.

Additional Information

Northern Health offers a variety of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, including:

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including a comprehensive wellness initiative.
  • Flexible work arrangements and additional leave options.
  • An inclusive and culturally safe work environment.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development through specialized training programs.
  • Access to salary packaging and employee assistance programs.

Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, as well as those from LGBTIQ+ backgrounds, individuals with varying abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure, which requires vaccination for various diseases.