Outreach Psychiatric Nurse - Community Mental Health

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

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Job summary

Monash Health is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) for the Dandenong area to deliver community-based mental health assessments and crisis support. The role involves liaising with inpatient and community services to ensure best–practice care, with a focus on safe, recovery‑oriented treatment.

The position supports an outreach model, working across mornings, afternoons/evenings and weekends as rostered, in alignment with service demands.

Qualifications

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current registration (Grade 3).
• Experience in mental health outreach or community settings preferred.
• Flexible to work a rotating roster including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with inpatient and community services to ensure best‑practice care.
• Conduct intake, mental state and risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide outreach assessments and reviews, with onsite work as required.
• Coordinate referrals and treatment planning for acute mental health issues across lifespan.

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

Monash Health is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) for the Dandenong area to deliver community-based mental health assessments and crisis support. The role involves liaising with inpatient and community services to ensure best–practice care, with a focus on safe, recovery‑oriented treatment.

The position supports an outreach model, working across mornings, afternoons/evenings and weekends as rostered, in alignment with service demands.