Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

Job Description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

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Reference: 8581

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• Location: Sunshine
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• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
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• Salary: PSEN Level 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
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About the role:

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The Community Mental Health Enrolled Nurse will support outreach medication supervision program and the Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) clinic. The role operates on a rotating roster and requires flexibility to work shift work across Monday to Sunday in line with service requirements.

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The Community Mental Health Enrolled Nurse is a Level 3 Mental Health Enrolled Nurse role which has a level of autonomy in the Community Mental Health setting. The Enrolled Nurse (PEN3) practices at an independent level within community mental health teams and works under the direction of professional staff through direct or indirect registered nurse supervision.

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They are responsible for professional activities which support service delivery and the professional development of self and others. It is expected they demonstrate PEN 3 advanced competencies, within the standards as set out by the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement. The PEN3 works closely with consumers and their families (or supporters) to achieve positive outcomes for consumers who are receiving care for mental health and wellbeing conditions.

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• The maintenance of their own clinical knowledge, further education and always working within the confines of their specific scope of practice, in accordance with the boundaries set by their experience and skill.
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• Ensuring that they are registered to work as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia at all times whilst working as a nurse within Western Health and practice in alignment with NMBA Enrolled Nurse standards.
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They are responsible for professional activities which support service delivery and the professional development of self and others. It is expected they demonstrate PEN 3 advanced competencies, within the standards as set out by the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement. The PEN3 works closely with consumers and their families (or supporters) to achieve positive outcomes for consumers who are receiving care for mental health and wellbeing conditions.

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Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

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With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.

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We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.

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We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand 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.

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Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland 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.

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Whyjoinus?

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Compensation andbenefits

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• Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
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• Health andwellbeingprograms, including flexible work arrangements.
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• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
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Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

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• Accessthe Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) forpersonalisedlearning pathways.
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• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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• Mentorship and career support.
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Communityimpact andinclusion

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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.
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Organisationalculture andenvironment

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• Thrive in a collaborative,compassionateand innovative team environment.
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• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
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Ready tomake animpact?

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If you're passionate aboutcompassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing, and reliable care, we'd love to hear from you.

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Closingdate: 11:59pm on 22September 2026.

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Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Christine Brown on (03) 9057 4000.

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Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

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Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

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Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.

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Applications close Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 11.59pm