- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Casual or Part-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: RPN Grade 2 $81K-$107.5 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role:

Are you a passionate healthcare professional who has Mental Health qualification and experience, looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of mental health consumers?

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Services team are committed to supporting staff wellbeing in a dynamic, busy environment and support professional development through learning opportunities and partnerships with external training providers.

The following selection criteria apply to all advertised vacancies listed below. Please also refer to the essential/desirable criteria outlined beneath each position description.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure safe and high quality, evidence-based patient care is planned and delivered that is in line with Western Health values (Cares - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure best care for patients.
- Promote and maintain a positive workplace culture that supports teamwork.

About You:

- Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Completed a post graduate qualification in mental health nursing.
- A minimum of 12-24 months mental health experience in a mental health clinical setting inpatient and/or community-based setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of working with mental health consumers, including appropriate supports, therapeutic engagement, assessment and evidence-based interventions.
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2022.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

We have opportunities available across:

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Western Health Pool (Inpatient)

- Employment Type: Part time (minimum 0.5 EFT), Ongoing (rotating roster)

As a Pool Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will provide flexible clinical support by covering daily staffing vacancies across five inpatient mental health units at our Footscray and Sunshine campuses.

These units include the Adult Acute Inpatient Units (Units 2 and 3), Women’s Only Inpatient Unit (Unit 4A), Older Adult Inpatient Unit, and the Aged Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.

Working in Mental Health Pool offers the security of permanent employment while providing valuable exposure and experience across a diverse range of mental health clinical settings.

As a Pool RPN at Western Health,



you will also be engaged to participate in short-term secondments through our Westwards Program, which supports partner health services across Victoria.

Through Westwards, you will gain experience in diverse healthcare settings, strengthen your clinical capabilities and develop transferable skills, while contributing to the delivery of mental health services across metropolitan, rural, regional and coastal Victoria.

About You:

- Ability to work a 7 day a week rotating roster (AM, PM & Nights).
- Participation in Westwards secondments.
- Must meet essential criteria outlined under Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Mental Health and Wellbeing Services above.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Western Health Bank

Join the Western Health Bank Nursing Team and enjoy the flexibility of casual nursing while building your clinical skills across our five mental health inpatient wards.

As a Registered Psychiatric Bank Nurse, you choose when and where you work, with a minimum commitment of just one shift every two weeks.

Managed by our Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit, shift opportunities are offered via SMS or phone to suit organisational needs.

About You:

- Available 2-3 shifts per week (desirable).
- Must meet essential criteria outlined under Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Mental Health and Wellbeing Services above (desirable).

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation, and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology,



Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of mental health consumers and seeking an opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western 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.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing & Midwifery Workforce Unit’s Recruitment Team via ***********@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne