About the Role

You are a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse committed to improving the physical health outcomes of consumers experiencing mental health conditions. In this role, you will provide specialist physical health expertise across community mental health teams, supporting an integrated, holistic model of care.

Work collaboratively across both Hawthorn and Clarendon Community Mental Health Services, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the identification, monitoring, and management of physical health needs for consumers with complex and enduring mental illness.

Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive physical health assessments for consumers, identifying unmet health needs and contributing to holistic care planning.
Provide targeted physical health interventions, including wound care, metabolic monitoring, chronic disease management support, and facilitation of pathology.
Support early identification of physical health risks, including cardiometabolic concerns aligned with Equally Well principles.
Work directly with consumers in community and home‑based settings, promoting engagement with primary and specialist care services.

Qualifications
Registered with the NMBA (per EBA).




At least 2 years of experience in an inpatient setting.
Post‑graduate diploma in psychiatric/mental health nursing or specialist undergraduate mental health nursing qualification.
Valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Salary & Classification

Classifications for this position range from Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 NP81 - NP74, with an annual salary of $107,546 - $119,438 per annum pro rata.

Perks
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling.
Healthy work/life balance encouragement.
Full‑time employment comes with a monthly accrued day off (an additional day off per month).
Ability to join Fitness Passport – an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
Salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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📌 Physical Health Nurse Gbit Melbourne
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne