Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 16
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 9144
- Looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3) to Work in a state of the art purpose built Youth Justice Centre
- Youth Justice Centre based between Geelong and Werribee
- Permanent Part Time 16 hours per fortnight, five weeks annual leave and salary packaging
About the Role
Join the Cherry Creek Primary Health Service as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 3 and provide vital mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) care to young people in custody.
Working within a state-of-the-art, purpose-built health facility, you will deliver recovery-oriented assessment, treatment and ongoing care while supporting positive health outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver mental health and AOD assessment, treatment and continuing care to young people
- Provide harm reduction education and deliver AOD programs to individuals and groups
- Develop care plans and coordinate referrals and support, including transition planning on release
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and service development
What We're Looking For
- Registration as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with AHPRA and eligibility for Grade 3 classification
- Demonstrated clinical experience supporting young people with mental health and AOD concerns
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and working collaboratively in a complex environment
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a robust sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional information
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All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact Person: Eliza Frabcis
Contact email:
[email protected]
Application closing date: 14 September 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 3), Cherry Creek (Werribee)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Werribee