Clinical Nurse Educator - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the role
We are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrated experience in education and perinatal and infant mental health care to join our Mental Health Program. This permanent part‑time position (0.5 EFT) is based at the Perinatal and Infant Care Service at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton.
In this role, you will work as a Clinical Nurse Educator in close collaboration with the Monash Health Mental Health Program to enhance and support the professional development of our mental health nursing workforce, with a particular focus on specialist perinatal mental health nursing. You will play a key role in demonstrating, modelling, and promoting best‑practice standards in perinatal mental health nursing care.
This opportunity is ideal for a nurse who thrives on the challenge of designing and delivering innovative education strategies and who values being part of a supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team within a dynamic and evolving program. If you are seeking the next step in your mental health nursing career, we encourage you to consider this rewarding and impactful role.
About You
- You are a Registered Psychiatric Nurse who has an experience in Education and preferably specialist skills and experience in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Care;
- You are a Qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a Postgraduate qualification (minimum Diploma) in Mental Health Nursing or has a Bachelor in Mental health Nursing
- You can demonstrate a sound understanding of mental health clinical assessment and practice
- Have an understanding of different learning and teaching styles
- You have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- You have digital capabilities with software devices and programs
- Your proven leadership qualities with a passion for education
What you need
Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships,
- Registered Nurse with Current AHPRA registration
- Qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a minimum Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or has a Bachelor in Mental health Nursing
- Experience in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Nursing
In Return
- Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- Free vaccinations
- Private health insurance at discounted rates
- Health imaging services
- + more
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Gaganpreet Khaira on 0417 407 334
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 26 March 2026