Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Ngootyoong Prevention and Recovery Centre (Ngootyoong PARC) is seeking a permanent part-time Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Grade 3) with medication endorsement. In this role, you will apply your clinical knowledge and expertise to assess and deliver evidence-based treatments and interventions to consumers with complex mental health needs, as well as support their families and carers. This position requires you to work on a rotating 7-day roster, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Ngootyoong PARC offers recovery oriented treatment for people with, or at risk of developing, serious mental illness in a home-like setting. PARC is a supported recovery orientated mental health residential facility which provides an option for people who are becoming unwell or who are in the early stages of their recovery and would benefit from short term (up to 28 days) or medium- term (less than 6 month) intensive treatment to strengthen their biological, psychological and social well-being.  Two day program places are also offered.

Position Overview:

• Permanent, Part Time (24 hours per fortnight)
• Casual Positions also available
• Classification: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Grade 3
• Salary Range: $75,826.40 - $80,880.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Proven experience in providing a wide range of mental health care and services in either inpatient or community settings.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly skilled, collaborative team of professionals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary practices in mental health care.
• 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 below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 11 May 2025. 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 2020-2024, with the appropriate classification Enrolled Nurse Level 3.

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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