Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part Time (please state your preferred hours in your application)
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse Level 2 or 3
• Salary Range: $76,289.01 - $87,219.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIU) in Warrnambool. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment where recovery-oriented care is at the heart of everything we do. Our inpatient services provide 24/7 best-practice nursing care and are closely linked with our Mental Health Community teams and the Prevention and Recovery Centre, ensuring consumers and their families receive comprehensive, high-quality support across the South West region.

About the role

As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse, you will:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred care
• Undertake consumer assessments and contribute to clinical care planning
• Support consumers and carers in their recovery journey
• Promote and maintain a safe, high-quality therapeutic environment
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and service innovation

What you bring

We are looking for passionate and skilled Enrolled Nurses who are committed to mental health care and recovery. You will bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience in providing psychiatric nursing care in mental health environments (inpatient or community).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary practice, legislation, and regulation in mental health nursing.

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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 17 May 2026. 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 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au