30th October, ****
Casual | Flexible Community-Based Work
About the Role
Chris Barnard Health is seeking experienced and compassionate
Registered Nurses with Mental Health experience
to provide community nursing services to
DVA clients and NDIS participants
across Melbourne's south-east and Mornington Peninsula.
This is an excellent prospect for RNs looking for flexible casual work, greater independence and the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with clients in their own homes.
Locations
We are particularly looking for nurses across:
Mornington Peninsula:
Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Dromana, Hastings, Somerville, Portsea and surrounding suburbs
Frankston:
Frankston, Frankston South, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Seaford, Skye and surrounding suburbs
Kingston:
Chelsea, Mentone, Mordialloc, Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Aspendale, Parkdale, Highett and surrounding suburbs
Bayside:
Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Black Rock, Highett and surrounding suburbs
What You'll Do
Conduct mental health and community nursing assessments
Develop and review individualised care plans
Support DVA clients and NDIS participants in their homes
Provide support to clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, psychosocial disability and other mental health presentations
Conduct clinical and risk assessments and escalate concerns appropriately
Provide medication support, monitoring and education within RN scope
Liaise with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists,



support coordinators and other treating professionals
Complete clear and accurate clinical documentation and progress notes
Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred care
What You'll Need
Current unrestricted
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum
12 months' paid RN experience
Minimum
6 months' recent mental health nursing experience
Strong assessment, care planning and clinical documentation skills
Current National Police Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain one
Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Australian working rights
Ability to work independently in the community
Highly Regarded
Community mental health nursing experience
DVA Community Nursing experience
Experience supporting NDIS participants with psychosocial disability
Experience with PTSD, complex trauma or Behaviour Support Plans
Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing qualification
A postgraduate Mental Health qualification is highly regarded, but is not mandatory.
Why Join Chris Barnard Health?
Flexible casual community nursing work
Choose availability that works around your lifestyle
One-to-one client care rather than ward-based nursing
Opportunities across Melbourne's south-east and Mornington Peninsula
DVA and NDIS community nursing exposure
Ongoing client allocations as our services grow
Support from an established Victorian healthcare provider with over 15 years' experience

📌 Registered Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Chris Barnard Health
📍 Melbourne