Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Department!
Permanent or Fixed-term, Full-Time & Part time positions (64 or 80 hrs + ADO - negotiable)
Grade 4 Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist
Department
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector?
The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Department combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive,



person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.
As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act ****, we're expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options.
This includes specialized pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.
Our department focuses onintegrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey.
About you
Minimum 5 years' experience
Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with the relevant registering body (Nursing and Midwifery Board/Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, or eligibility wtih AASW)
Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act **** and other relevant Legislation and their relevance to this client population
Demonstrated competence in the provision of a full range of mental health services including: mental state and psychological assessments (including crisis assessments), individual family and group,



treatments for clients presenting with a range of behavioural, emotional, social or developmental issues, including psychosis and alcohol and other drug issues
A current driver's licence is required to undertake this role
Australian working rights, current Influenza vaccination and be willing to undertake a background check
What's in it for you
Frequent professional development opportunities and regular skilled supervision
Portable long service leave from other public health services
Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne)
Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities
Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred throughProSporthealth and fitness
Childcare services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Close to public transport and cafes
For any enquiries regarding this position, please contact Shane Price (Operations Manager CCT) at St Kilda Road Clinic on **************.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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📌 Senior Mental Health Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Melbourne