Senior Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Mental Health and Wellbeing Local - Cardinia

Job Requisition ID:  8788
Legal Entity:  Monash Health
Location: 

Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175

Employment Type:  Full Time Fixed Term
Posting Date:  6 Aug 2026

 

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

 

Make a meaningful impact in your community and join a team where your expertise helps shape the future of mental health care

 

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Cardinia Mental Health and Wellbeing Local (MHWL), part of Victoria’s mental health reforms following the Royal Commission. The Cardinia MHWL, delivered in partnership with Mind Australia and Monash Health, provides community-based mental health services across Southeast Melbourne, offering accessible support for people aged 26+ with mental health and co-occurring AOD needs.

 

We are seeking a Senior Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 4) to join the team full-time.

About the role

 

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk evaluations
  • Deliver complex care and brief interventions
  • Provide clinical supervision and support to staff
  • Contribute to care escalation, collaboration, and clinical reviews
  • Work across community settings and telehealth

 

Key responsibilities

 

  • Uphold clinical governance, quality, and compliance
  • Engage with consumers, carers, and stakeholders
  • Support inclusive, “no wrong door” service delivery
  • Contribute to supervision, education, and quality improvement

 

About you

 

You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong leadership and collaboration skills, confident undertaking complex clinical assessments and providing guidance and support to colleagues across a multidisciplinary team. You bring excellent communication skills, a person-centred approach to care, and the ability to work both independently and in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders. Committed to continuous improvement, you actively engage in reflective practice, evidence-based decision-making, and ongoing professional development to strengthen your clinical practice and support positive outcomes for consumers.

 

Requirements

 

  • AHPRA‑registered nurse with mental health qualification
  • Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing qualification and has an academic post graduate qualification in mental nursing qualification (minimum Diploma level)
  • Minimum 5 years’ mental health experience

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Quan Nguyen on 0455 177 203 or Matthew Parker on 0400 144 884.

 

Position Description can be found here

 

Our Culture and Values 

 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

 

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.  

 

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 23rd of August 2026