Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse, Swanston Centre

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre in Geelong is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join a specialist inpatient team supporting people with acute mental health needs. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, delivering safe, person-centred care and contributing to a therapeutic ward environment.

We offer excellent conditions, supportive structures, and salary packaging benefits; multiple part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience or interest in mental health nursing.
• Person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.
• Effective communication with consumers, families and colleagues.
• Team player with commitment to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health nursing care aligned with recovery-oriented practice.
• Monitor mental state and physical health; report changes appropriately.
• Contribute to care plans under the Registered Psychiatric Nursing team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comply with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic).

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Recovery-focused

Education

AHPRA Enrolled Nurse Registration

Job description

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Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse, Swanston Centre

Employment Type -Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - Multiple opportunities available

Job Category -Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 2)

• Multiple roles availble - part time or full time
• Build your career in a thriving service with strong support structures
• Develop your clinical skills at Victoria’s largest regional healthcare provider

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Enrolled Nurse to join the Swanston Centre Unit, a specialist inpatient service supporting people experiencing acute mental health needs. The Swanston Centre is part of Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) a renowned Mental Health service that provides community and inpatient mental health services across the Geelong region, working closely with consumers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, person-centred care, supporting consumers through their recovery journey, and contributing to a therapeutic and respectful ward environment.

You will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, collaborating closely with nursing, medical, and allied health staff to support assessment, care delivery, and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health nursing care consistent with recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
• Assist with monitoring mental state, physical health, and wellbeing, reporting changes appropriately
• Contribute to the implementation of care plans under the direction of our Registered Psychiatric Nursing team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentationWork collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrates understanding of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Enrolled Nurse who:

• Holds current registration with AHPRA as an Enrolled Nurse
• Has experience or a strong interest in mental health nursing
• Demonstrates a person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care
• Communicates effectively with consumers, families, and colleagues
• Works well within a team and values collaboration
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Previous applicants need not apply.

Application closing date: Tuesday 16, June 2026

Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.