Senior Psychiatric Nurse - Adult & Older Adult Mental Health

Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Department! Permanent - ongoing Full-Time, Plus ADO. Grade 3 RPN - Salary range: $108,836.00 - $111,945.60 Great Staff benefits Alfred Health Location Department Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne. About The Role Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector? The Adult and Older Adult Department combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services. As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we’re expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialised pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services. Our department focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey. About You A current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via AHPRA preferably with Psychiatric endorsements or equivalent. Postgraduate qualifications in psychiatric nursing are strongly preferred. Experience in a range of psychiatric interventions indicating an ability to perform community-based psychiatric assessment including that of risk assessment. A current driver’s licence is required to undertake this role. Australian working rights, satisfactory completion of Working with Children Check and current Influenza vaccination What's In It For You Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision Portable long service leave from other public health services Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne) Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment Located close to public transport and cafes Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Care Group- Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted banking If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV. For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Valerie Grueva (Manager CCT) at St Kilda Road Clinic on (03) 9076 9888. Advertising closes: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 14th July 2026. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Alfred Foundation