Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Post Graduate Community | Warrnambool

Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Fixed term for 12 months commencing in February 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 2
• Salary Range: $86,580.00 - $107,520.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Registered Nurse to undertake a 12-month position within the Mental Health Services, with placements primarily in the Community setting. This role offers a fantastic chance to develop a broad range of skills essential for working in a specialist mental health environment.

The program runs for 12 months and is a full-time (80 hours per fortnight) supernumerary position. The successful applicant will be supported by experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses and will benefit from regular Professional Development sessions and Clinical Supervision to foster the development of specialist mental health nursing skills.

This position enables the successful applicant to build expertise in delivering a wide range of mental health assessments and interventions to consumers and their families within a mental health framework.

Placements in the Community setting will provide hands-on experience in conducting various assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented practice, trauma-informed care, and family inclusiveness.

What you bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective team collaboration
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, contemporary frameworks, and recovery-oriented mental health practices
• Enrolment in, or a commitment to pursue, postgraduate studies in Specialist Mental Health Nursing (preferred)

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 11 October 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 is 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.

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