- Relocation Assistance, 3 hours from Melbourne
- PERMANENT opportunities
- Stunning location – tourist hotspot
Senior Mental Health Nurse – Emergency Department
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and qualified Senior Mental Health Nurse to join a progressive and supportive Referral Services team.
In this senior position, you will provide advanced mental health assessments, interventions, consultation, and liaison services within the Emergency Department (ED). You will play a pivotal role in coordinating access to acute inpatient beds, including out-of-area placements when required, ensuring all actions comply with the MH act, including accurate reporting and escalation procedures.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver urgent and intensive mental health care to individuals presenting with complex or co-occurring needs. Collaboration with the ED medical team, Ambulance Victoria, and Victoria Police will be central to your role as you support safe, person-centred outcomes for clients in acute distress.
Position Overview
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
- Roster: Monday to Friday, regular shifts, one monthly accrued day off, and two professional development days per month (pro rata)
- Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
- Salary Range: $112,465.60 – $121,113.20 plus super plus salary packaging
What You Bring We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse with:
- Minimum 5 years of mental health experience
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication, clinical leadership, and assessment skills
What is on Offer
- Competitive salary packaging options, including meals, entertainment, and novated leasing
- Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- Opportunities for personal and leadership growth through tailored development programs
- Supportive workplace culture with excellent employment conditions
- Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
- Sign-on and referral bonuses available
- Additional benefits and incentives discussed during the recruitment process with Limelight People
Other Opportunities in the Service. We are also recruiting for the following roles within this expanding team:
- Mental Health Nurse – Triage (specialist assessment role within the referral service) (RPN3)
- Senior Mental Health Nurse – Triage (specialist assessment, senior clinical role within the referral service) (RPN 4)
- Senior Mental Health Nurse – Collaborative Policing Services (a unique opportunity to shape and grow a new specialist role, working closely alongside police and community partners) (RPN 4)
Each position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within an evolving mental health service committed to quality, compassion, and community wellbeing.
Location
Based in a beautiful coastal region renowned for its vibrant community, relaxed lifestyle, and access to stunning beaches and natural attractions, this role offers an exceptional work–life balance in one of Victoria’s most sought-after destinations.
Interested?
For further information or to request the full position description and job specifications, please share a copy of your resume.
Limelight People will be in touch to discuss the available roles, benefits, and relocation support options in more detail.
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