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Transition to Specialty Practice Nurse (RN Gr3) - CATT/Triage/EPS

LocationThe Alfred
Work TypePart Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Published At:5 hours ago
Job no: 73655
Category: Nurse, Psychiatry

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Transition Nurse to Specialty Practice - Crisis Assessment Team/EPS/Triage. Take advantage of our laid-back lifestyle, our cultural diversity, café culture and easy access to so much more in the Inner South.

  • Part time (64 hrs) 6 month contract
  • 7 day rotating roster 
  • Non-clinical days, personal development leave entitlements negotiable.
  • Salary Range: $84k - $112k + Superannuation
  • Located at The Alfred

Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health 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

The Emergency Psychiatry team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate mental health clinicians. We celebrate diversity within our workforce and are a socially active team with a genuine interest in each other’s wellbeing. We set high standards and our team is committed to delivering timely and effective care to individuals in need, ensuring their well-being and promoting recovery. We also value higher learning and have our own practice development clinicians who are dedicated to supporting the professional growth of clinicians to provide the best care possible.

This is an incredibly unique and diverse role, which branches across four main areas – Crisis Assessment and Treatment, Triage, Emergency Psychiatry and APACER. Unlike other mental health services where staff generally are siloed into one specific team, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of unique settings and be a valued member of a supportive team which provide support across each stream depending on demand.

About you

Approved tertiary qualifications and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via AHPRA

Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience. Previous work within an acute community mental health setting, and Drug and alcohol experience is highly regarded.

Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

What's in it for you

Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional 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, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

Enquiries to Chris McKenna (Clinical Nurse Manager - CATT/Triage/Pacer) on ph: 0427 486 315 or email: [email protected], or Lisa McKenzie (Operations Manager, Emergency Psychiatry, Outreach & CL) on ph: 0448 337 910 or email: [email protected]

Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday 27th of May 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

  • Published on 13 May 2025, 3:55 AM