About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications from suitably qualified Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses (Grade 3) with medication endorsement. The Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse role is responsible for applying clinical knowledge and expertise to the assessment, delivery of evidence-based treatment and interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs, and their families and carers.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-time 40 hours per fortnight, Fixed term opportunity

Commencing September 2025, ending August 2026

• Location: Warrnambool Campus.
• Classification: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 3
• Salary: $75,826.40 - $80,880.80 pro rata + superannuation and applicable penalties.

About You

As an experienced Enrolled Nurse you will have demonstrated experience and skills in delivering a broad range of mental health care and services to patients in a mental 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.

The successful applicant must hold

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse with medication endorsement.
• Enrolled nurses with extensive experience in other complex care environments are encouraged to apply.

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 and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 12 September. 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 2021-2024, with the applicable 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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