Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse – Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
Are you a passionate healthcare professional who has Mental Health experience, looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of mental health consumers?
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.
To be successful for this role, you will have/be:
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Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
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Completed a Diploma in Nursing
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Medically Endorsed (s/c, IM, enteral, topical routes) in addition to base qualification
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A minimum of 2 years nursing experience, including 12 months mental health experience in a mental health clinical setting
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Demonstrated understanding of working with mental health consumers, including appropriate supports, therapeutic engagement, assessment and evidence-based interventions
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Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014
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Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work a 7 day a week rotating roster (AM, PM & Nights)
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Possess excellent clinical skills
IMPORTANT: In your cover letter and application, clearly specify the position and site you are applying for, based on the available vacancies listed below:
Opportunities are available across:
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 of 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 discharged planning.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
We’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: at 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 the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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