Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Psychiatric Triage Service - Endeavour Hills

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About the Role

The Psychiatric Triage Service (PTS) provides a 24‑hour, seven‑day telephone assessment and response service, supporting access to Monash Health Mental Health Services.  

This is an onsite role, operating from one of Monash Health's campuses. 

PTS is seeking an RPN3, up to 0.6FTE until Jan 2027.

The service: 

• Supports adult consumers aged 18–64 years
• Provides after‑hours support for consumers under 18 and 65 years and older 

As a PTS Clinician, you will: 

• Undertake comprehensive preliminary mental health assessments 
• Determine the presence, urgency, and nature of mental health concerns 
• Coordinate timely responses by:  

• Referring internally to specialist mental health services 
• Linking consumers with external agencies 
• Providing clinical advice, support, and risk management guidance 

If you are a proactive, motivated clinician who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about high‑quality mental health care, we’d love to hear from you. 

About You 

You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong clinical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work confidently in complex situations. You communicate effectively, build strong professional relationships, and contribute positively to team culture. 

You bring: 

• Extensive experience managing complex mental health presentations 
• A strong working knowledge of mental health legislation, policy, and evidence‑based practice 
• Excellent organisational and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities 
• A commitment to delivering recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed care 
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a supportive, multidisciplinary team 

Qualifications & Registration 

To be successful, you will have: 

• A relevant qualification (as outlined in the position description)
• A demonstrated commitment to working in mental health, including:  

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health (as outlined in the position description) 

• Experience or understanding of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Forensic Mental Health (highly regarded) 
• Demonstrated experience in an inpatient unit or similar acute mental health setting 
• Current AHPRA registration (where applicable) 

What We Offer 

In return, Monash Health offers a genuinely rewarding career with opportunities to: 

• Expand your clinical and leadership expertise 
• Influence service innovation and workforce development 
• Contribute to high‑quality, recovery‑focused mental health care across a large and diverse service 

You’ll also benefit from: 

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training 
• Career progression opportunities within Victoria’s largest public health service 
• A supportive, collaborative, and values‑based team environment 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Kirsty Barger on 0439 060 321 or Matthew Parker on 0400 144 884

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 31 May 2026