Job Description
Location: Sunshine Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered), Ongoing
Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise
Salary: RPN Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role
Western Health is seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN3) to relocate to Australia, and to join innovative Western Health Mental Health at Home (WHMH at Home) service - a pioneering model delivering acute mental health care in the community.
WHMH at Home operates 24/7, providing the equivalent of ten acute mental health beds within a home-based care model, underpinned by the Hospital in the Home (HITH) approach. The service delivers intensive, recovery-oriented treatment for adults experiencing acute mental health crises who would otherwise require hospital admission.
As an RPN3, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health nursing care directly in consumers' homes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, medication management and ongoing support to consumers and their families. You will play a crucial role in promoting recovery, preventing relapse and supporting individuals to remain safely in their communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team transforming the delivery of acute mental health care across Melbourne's west.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, high-quality and recovery-oriented mental health nursing care in the home environment.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, risk management and treatment planning in partnership with consumers and families.
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including psychoeducation and medication management.
Contribute to care coordination, discharge planning and connection with community supports and services.
Participate in reflective practice, quality improvement and research to enhance clinical outcomes and consumer experience.
Uphold Western Health values by fostering a compassionate, inclusive and person-centred approach to care.
About You
You are a dedicated and empathetic mental health nurse with strong clinical capability and a passion for recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.
You will bring:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
Minimum three years' experience in mental health settings (acute, community or crisis intervention).
Comprehensive knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and contemporary service frameworks.
Strong assessment, risk management and therapeutic engagement skills.
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of Victoria's largest healthcare providers, supporting more than one million people across Melbourne's west. With over 13,000 staff and more than 800,000 episodes of care each year, Western Health delivers person-centred services across hospital, community, in-reach and at-home settings.
Our extensive network includes Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital, Bacchus Marsh Hospital, Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, multiple community health centres and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care. Western Health also provides primary healthcare services at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
We are recognised for strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative healthcare solutions, serving some of Victoria's most culturally diverse and vulnerable communities.
Why Join Us?
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning & Development
Access to the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, postgraduate study opportunities and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Community Impact & Inclusion
Make a meaningful difference through compassionate, recovery-oriented care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Participate in community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture
Work in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team.
Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a values-driven mental health professional passionate about delivering recovery-oriented care and contributing to innovative models of treatment, we'd love to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
