Expression of Interest - Transition to Mental Health Nursing - Registered Nurse (Gr2)\"

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Portable long service leave from other

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging/novated leasing

Onsite gym

Childcare services

Car parking

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bayside Health in Melbourne is offering a part-time Registered Nurse position (0.8 EFT) focused on transitioning into Mental Health. The role is based at Alfred Mental & Addiction Health within Adult or Aged Mental Health services and Community Care Units, with rotating shifts and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will receive comprehensive training, with emphasis on risk assessment, care planning and mental health nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse.
• Australian working rights required.
• Current Influenza vaccination.
• Willingness to undergo a Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Switch transition to mental health nursing program and gain formal training.
• Provide mental health nursing care with support from a Clinical Educator.
• Develop skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and related practices.
• Engage with consumers, carers and professionals to support recovery, liaising and negotiating as a team player.
• Work in rotating shifts across Adult or Aged Mental Health services and Community Care Units.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Mental health nursing

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

Education

Division 1 Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

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.

• Permanent, Part-time (0.8EFT / 64hrs)


• Based across Adult & Aged Inpatient settings ( Alfred Hopsital site), Ngamai Wilam Residentail Eating Disorders Service and the Alma Road Communinty Care unit


• Registered Nurse Grade 2 (Pending experience)


• This position is offered to those wishing to transition to Mental Health


• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

What's In It For You

• Be involved in an innovative mental health program that is making a real differerence


• Frequent professional development opportunities


• Regular professional supervision


• Regular study days

About Us

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services, which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

What You’ll Be Doing

This position offers experience for Registered Nurses to transition smoothly from General Nursing to Mental Health with support. We call this program the Switch transition to mental health nursing program. You will be provided with all the necessary training and experience to enable you to transition into this new role.

Skills in risk assessment, mental state assessment, care planning and knowledge of Mental Health nursing care and practice will be developed whilst undertaking this introductory role in mental health. Each area has a dedicated Clinical Educator to support you to develop Mental Health Nursing knowledge and skills.

The candidate should demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills to effectively consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, and other professionals. The position requires a high performer who is consumer focused, a team player, and is motivated and enthusiastic.

The position is based at Alfred Mental & Addiction Health, and is located within either the Adult or Aged Mental Health services and or Community Care Units. Ability and flexibility to work on a rotating shift work roster and either area is required.

About You

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse


• Australian working rights (Visa holders, please upload your visa and passport with your application)


• Current Influenza vaccination


• Be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other Benefits

• 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 Health - Wellbeing initiatives


• car parking (subject to availability)


• onsite gym and childcare services at The Alfred


• access to salary packaging and novated leasing

For more information regarding the position, please contact Stephen Marum on ph: 9076 6513 or email: [e-mail]

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.