Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Intensive Support Program

About this role

• Location: Melton

• Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing

• Salary: RPN Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Intensive Support Program (ISP) within Western Health’s Outer Community Mental Health Team.

This is a part-time position at 0.8 EFT, working Monday to Friday , providing the opportunity to maintain continuity with consumers while working within regular weekday hours.

The Outer Community Team provides specialist mental health care to consumers across the diverse and rapidly growing communities of Melton and Brimbank. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team of nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychology and medical clinicians who work collaboratively to improve outcomes for consumers and provide meaningful support to families and carers.

As an ISP Nurse, you will provide recovery-oriented, person-centred care to an allocated caseload of consumers with complex mental health needs. You will complete comprehensive assessments, coordinate care and develop individualised treatment and recovery plans in partnership with consumers, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

You will also contribute nursing-specific expertise and interventions to consumers across the broader service. ISP is a small, cohesive team where collaboration, shared clinical decision-making and an integrated approach to care are central to achieving positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing recovery-oriented assessment, intervention and care coordination.

• Developing and reviewing individualised care plans with consumers, families and carers.

• Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, allied health clinicians and external service providers.

• Supporting safe and coordinated transitions between services.

• Providing nursing-specific assessment, intervention and consultation.

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.

• Practising in accordance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and relevant professional and organisational standards.

• Working within relevant clinical and service-delivery key performance indicators.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a postgraduate qualification in psychiatric or mental health nursing.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in community mental health or a similar clinical setting.

• Experience supporting consumers with complex mental health needs.

• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and relevant mental health legislation.

• Strong clinical assessment, care coordination and decision-making skills.

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• A current Victorian driver’s licence and the ability to drive Western Health vehicles.

This role would suit a thoughtful and motivated mental health nurse who values teamwork, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to providing high-quality care within a community setting.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

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

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

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and 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.

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

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.

• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care within a community mental health setting, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 August 2026.

Enquiries:  For further information about this role, contact Cassie Low via [email protected] .

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

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

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

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

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.