Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Position
• Full time to Part Time Position (1.0 - 0.8)
• PEN Level 2 (PE21-YD22)
• Located at Alfred Health

The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne. AMAH services comprise five programs:

1.  Acute Program (Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Units)
2. Emergency and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Triage, CATT, Emergency Dept and CL)
3. Community Psychiatry
4. Child and Youth Services
5. Aged Mental Health (Inpatient and Community)

These teams located at the Alfred Hospital (Commercial Road, Prahran) and at 549 St. Kilda Road, 607 St Kilda Rd, Alma Road CCU in St. Kilda, PARC at Nicholson Street Prahran, Aged Mental Health service at Caulfield Hospital and the Child & Youth Service is located in Moorabbin and headspace service in various locations in Victoria. Alfred Mental & Addiction Health also works in partnership with relevant local non-government and social support agencies.

The Role

The position is based at Alfred Mental & Addiction Health, and is located within the Ground Floor Inpatient Unit. The position is available to an experienced and patient-centred Enrolled Nurse to work within the acute adult inpatient unit. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation, relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and knowledge of mental health nursing. You will have well developed interpersonal skills to effectively partner with pateints in their recovery.  The Alfred Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit provides study days, clinical supervision and a supportive and friendly team environment to develop your skills. A clinical educator is available to support you to develop Mental Health Nursing knowledge and skills.

The Enrolled Nurse will provide direct patient care whilst working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. At all times the Enrolled Nurse will retain responsibility for his/her actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all delegated functions. The position requires a high performer who is customer focused, a team player, and is motivated and enthusiastic.

The position involves a rotating shift work roster.

Qualifications & Experiences Required.

• Registration with AHPRA in Enrolled Nursing and holding a current practicing certificate.
• Medication administration endorsement essential
• PEN Level 2 applies to Enrolled Nurses who:
  • Have at least 2 years’ experience and holds either an NMBA approved qualification in administration of medicines with an Administration of Medicines scope or a post registration qualification in mental health nursing; or
  • Undertakes duties that include PEN 2 duties as part of their role, within their scope of practice; or
  • Are undertaking a Community Training Position of up to 12 months (as defined)

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For further queries please contact Taylah Powell, Operations Nurse Manager on t.powell@alfred.org.au or 03 90763912

Applications close: 11pm, Thursday 9th July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.