• Fixed term for seven months secondment cover, 0.7 EFT/FNT
• South Ward Peter James Centre, Burwood East Onsite paid parking, Easy access to public transport
• Work with an experienced, multicultural MDT, Opportunities for professional learning and improvement

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

South Ward is an Older Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health Service Unit dedicated to providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for individuals aged 55 years and above. The unit currently operates with 24 LDU beds out of a total 30-bed capacity, offering specialized care for patients experiencing mental and physical illnesses that impact functional and cognitive capacity. South Ward is introducing a Memory Care Area (MCA) comprising six beds, designed to provide specialized care for older adults with cognitive impairments and dementia-related conditions. South Ward has adopted the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) as its guiding framework for care delivery. This model emphasizes person-centered, recovery-focused care, ensuring that patients are actively involved in their treatment journey. The approach integrates a multidisciplinary team and partnerships with community-based services including Aged Persons Assessment Team (APAT) and Wellness in the Home (WITH) to promote continuity of care and holistic recovery.

• Works collaboratively to ensure the efficient, effective and responsive operation of the allocated work unit. Assumes the role of Associate Nurse Manager (ANUM) or team leader as required.
• Participates in relevant professional development programs and contributes to ongoing education initiatives within the unit.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality service improvement within the unit and participates in activities designed to continuously improve standards of service and practice.
• Promotes a safe, value-based work place

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Recent/ previous experience in community/acute mental health area as desirable.
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Job Posting End Date:6/11/2026 or earlier if suitable candidate applies.

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Eastern Health's Registered Psychiatric Nurse role in South Ward, Burwood East, is a fixed-term seven-month secondment at 0.7 EFT, onsite with paid parking and easy access to transport. The unit focuses on older adult mental health care, memory care expansion, and CRM-driven, person-centered recovery within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with an experienced MDT, engage in professional development, and contribute to quality service improvement while maintaining a safe, value-based

Eastern Health in Ringwood East, VIC, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead autonomous and collaborative care in Adult Access Mental Health Services. The role involves assessment, management, and potential direct referrals, including prescribing and ordering diagnostics within NMBA guidelines.

The NP will use community-focused practice with family inclusion, delivering innovative and flexible care consistent with our Healthier Together ethos.

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Requisition ID: 7312

Location: Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135

Job Posting Date: 5 Oct 2026

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• Permanent full-time 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly day off
• Ringwood Occasional work across Eastern Health Hospital's (Angliss, Box Hill, and Maroondah Hospital)
• Commitment to excellence Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

The Nurse Practitioner in Adult Access Mental Health Services is a registered nurse who is authorized to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended role. The Nurse Practitioner role includes assessment and management of consumers using nursing knowledge and skills which may include, but not limited to, the direct referral of consumers to other health care professionals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic interventions. The Nurse Practitioner will have strong knowledge of working in the community setting with family inclusive practice a core element of their care.

The Nurse Practitioner role is grounded in the nursing professional values, knowledge, theories, practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that compliments other health care providers. The scope of practice is determined by the context in which the Nurse Practitioner is authorized to practice, according to the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) competency and accreditation standards and is articulated in a specific model of care.

This position involves:

• Performs comprehensive consumer assessments and demonstrate skill in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness within the specified scope of practice.
• Practices within a clinical framework that is evidence based, relevant, current and is in accordance with the ANMC competency standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognizes limits to practice and consults appropriately.
• Facilitates consumer access to appropriate interventions and therapies.
• Ensures all consumers, residents, visitors and staff are treated in a courteous and non-discriminatory manner. Provides an efficient and customer focused service.
• Acts as a positive role model, providing expert nursing knowledge to the multidisciplinary team and will be accountable and responsible for advanced levels of decision making.

Refer to position description for further detail.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with no conditions of registration relating to unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct.
• Completed degree of Masters of Nurse Practitioner or equivalent Clinical Masters degree, as deemed appropriate by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA, including the Therapeutic Medication management module.
• Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner on the National Register via the NMBA.

• Advanced interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
• Proficient written and computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Broad based knowledge of professional issues in nursing and a good understanding of health care systems and future trends.
• Evidenced contribution to nursing professional and practice development.
• Extensive and recent experience in clinical specialty.
• Advance level of therapeutic management skills.
• Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate practice at an advanced level.
• Victorian Driver's licence.
• Experience in nursing research and research skills.

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Person: George Lee or Glenda Harrington or Karen Waixel

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Job Posting End Date: Sunday 18th October 2026

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