Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

• Part-time 36 hours a week | Enjoy stability in an ongoing role
• Acute Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health Service (South Ward, PJC)
• Onsite paid parking, Opportunity to work with experienced multi-disciplinary team, High staff retention rates.

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

The Enrolled Nurse is a valued and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary health care team at Eastern  Health and is accountable for coordinating and delivering safe and comprehensive patient centred care while  working competently within their scope of practice and in alignment with the Eastern Health and Nursing and  Midwifery Board Practice Standards.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated clinical skills aligned with experience and scope of practice. 
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the professional development of self and others.
• High level communication, both written and verbal, with demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with patients, families and all health care professionals. 
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn, undertaking professional development to enhance nursing and midwifery expertise.
• Demonstrated provision of high-quality recovery-oriented care, that reflects the application of evidence into practice.
• Digital literacy and embracing of health technologies and informatics.
• 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!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our 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.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jijo Mathews

Contact Number: 03 8804 9919

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 9/4/2026 (early job adv closure if suitable applicants is found)

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) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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