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Mental Health Enrolled Nurse - Graduate / Transition to Mental Health

South West Healthcare
Warrnambool, VIC
A$60,481 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Part-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


About the Role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is inviting applications from Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (EENs) who are interested in transitioning into Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (MHWS). This is a valuable opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge in mental health care while working within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Division. In this role, EENs will work under the supervision of Mental Health Registered Nurses and experienced Mental Health Enrolled Nurses to provide recovery-focused care and treatment to consumers across various settings, including the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit, Community Services, and the Prevention and Recovery Care Centre (PARC).

Position overview

  • Part-time (64 hours per week), Fixed term 12-month position
  • Warrnambool Campus
  • Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Grade 1 or 2, based on level of experience
  • Salary Range: $60,481.20 - $73,897.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

As an experienced or recently graduated Enrolled Nurse, you will have demonstrated experience and skills in delivering a broad range of care and services to patients in a health environment, whether in an inpatient or community setting. Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of professionals, excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential, and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

  • Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
  • Internal and external professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical supervision
  • A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
  • Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 22nd June 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

  • Police Record Check
  • Employee Working with Children's Check
  • Current Immunisation status

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About South West Healthcare

Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

South West Healthcare is committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life for people in south west Victoria.

An incorporated body under the Health Services Act 1988, South West Healthcare is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor-in-Council from community nominees. Board members each serve three-year terms, and may be eligible for re-nomination at the end of each term.

Daily management of the service is by a six-person Executive, headed by the Chief Executive Officer. Each executive member is responsible for a specific area of the service - medical services; nursing services; mental health services; finance and business services; primary and community services.

Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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