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About The Role Are you a passionate healthcare professional with mental health qualifications 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 is committed to supporting staff wellbeing in a dynamic, busy environment and supporting professional development through learning opportunities and partnerships with external training providers. Western Health is offering sponsorship to internationally qualified nurses who are looking to move to Melbourne, Australia. Important In your cover letter and application, ensure you write the specific position and site you are applying for. 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 Ability to work a 7 day a week rotating roster (AM, PM & Nights) Must be able to commit to a minimum of 5 shifts per fortnight Willing to work across all Western Health campuses Opportunities Are Available Across Registered Psychiatric Nurse Western Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (WIPU) (Womens Only Adult Acute Inpatient Unit) Footscray Hospital Registered Psychiatric Nurse Unit 2 (Adult Inpatient Units) Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Western Health Pool (Inpatient and Community) Permanent Part-Time/Permanent Full-Time positions available Our pools provide permanent employment with exposure across a variety of mental health clinical settings. Westwards offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to work with other health organisations through short-term contracts. Position Descriptions Western Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (WIPU) Womens Only Adult Acute Inpatient Unit Footscray Hospital Registered Psychiatric Nurse Unit 2 (Adult Inpatient Units) Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre Registered Psychiatric Nurse Western Health Pool (Inpatient and Community) Permanent Part-Time/Permanent Full-Time positions available Our Pool is the heartbeat of Western Health, ensuring seamless coverage across all campuses. As a Pool Registered Psychiatric Nurse you will be contracted to fill mental health vacancies that arise daily across inpatient units and/or community-based locations. The Mental Health Pool provides security of permanent employment with exposure to a variety of clinical settings. Westwards offers flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities. About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a diverse and growing community of one million people in Melbournes western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year across hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services including oncology, renal, mental health, womens health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We operate four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital, Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital, along with multiple community and wellness centers. We are committed to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Why Join Us? Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey Learning and Development Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education Mentorship and career support Community Impact and Inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients lives through compassionate care Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research Organisation Culture and Environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare Ready to Make an Impact? Click the apply button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, 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 23 October 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit via email [email protected]. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people 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 subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 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