Casual Opportunity
PE21 – PE23/YD22 | $***** - $***** per hour
No visa sponsorship is available for this role
About the Role
We're looking for passionate and dedicated casual Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses to join our dynamic Mental Health Services team.
Our casual bank offers flexible opportunities across a range of areas:
Adult Acute Unit
Parent and Infant Unit
PARC – Prevention and Recovery Care Unit
Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU)
Steel Haughton Unit – Acute and Residential
Join us in a recovery focused environment that values client centred and family inclusive care.
You'll have the chance to grow your skills, explore areas that inspire you, and make a difference in mental health care.
To remain active on our casual bank, a minimum of 4 shifts per fortnight is required.
Due to the nature of casual employment, candidates must be living in the Ballarat region.
Mandatory Application Requirements:
Upload a cover letter and resume
Upload a copy of your Diploma of Nursing and academic transcript
Be able to provide a minimum of 2 referees: 1 being your current direct manager and the other(s) an additional manager or supervisor
Key Responsibilities
Caring for a diverse range of patients and residents in varied care settings
Ability and willingness to provide high quality, direct care within scope of practice
Complete tasks under direction of NUM / ANUM / RPN on shift
Complete mental state exams and risk assessments for consumers
Administer medications in accordance with established governance and protocols
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive, patient focussed outcomes
Maintain accurate care plans and documentation
Provide accurate and timely communication with residents, visitors and staff at all levels within Grampians Health
Participate in annual performance reviews
Promote a positive and inclusive care environment
Maintain accurate availability and accepting shifts based on availability
Skills & Experience




Medication endorsement
Prior experience / recent placement in a Mental Health setting
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
Current AHPRA Registration
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain if working in Care Community
Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain
To view a copy of the position description
click here
Interested?
Click
APPLY
or contact the CAU Recruitment Team on ********* or ********* for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying
.
This position is paid in accordance with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement.
The classification is Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse Level 2 - (PE21-PE23/YD22) which ranges from $***** - $***** per hour
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team,



with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.
We are committed to providing a secure and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Access to discounted health club membership
Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city.
Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in ****, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.
Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
To learn more about Ballarat click here -
Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

📌 Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse - Central Allocations Unit (Victoria)
🏢 Grampians Health
📍 Victoria