Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health & AOD Detox

• Permanent Part Time (0.8 EFT) | Rotating Roster, Mon-Sun
• Box Hill Hospital, Ward 1 East | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
• Be Part of Our Mental Health and Addiction Medicine Team

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

Ward 1 East is a specialised unit with nine acute adult mental health beds and eight addiction medicine detox beds. This supportive and therapeutic environment caters to consumers who benefit from a smaller, low-dependency setting for their acute care needs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care in a collaborative and nurturing atmosphere.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to join our team at Ward 1 East. In this role, you will work closely with consumers, their families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, consumer-focused care within a recovery-oriented framework.

About You

We are seeking a motivated Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with recent experience in mental health or addiction medicine in Australia. You will have strong clinical skills, including risk assessment and care planning, and the ability to build effective partnerships with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Your passion for providing high-quality, recovery-focused care and commitment to professional standards will make you a great fit for our team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have recent experience in mental health or addiction medicine within Australia.

Demonstrate strong clinical skills in risk assessment, care planning, and mental health nursing.

Possess excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and patient care.

Be passionate about delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Be committed to upholding professional standards and working within your scope of practice.

Have willingness and flexibility to work a rotating roster across all seven days of the week, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

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!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching 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.

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Contact Person: Katie Kyrkou, Nurse Unit Manager

Contact Number: 9895 4903

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)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day