Transition to Community Psychiatry (RPN2) - headspace

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.

A unique training and skills development opportunity in community youth mental health

• Full-time with flexible ADO, 12-month contract
• Based in Bentleigh
• Salary Package: $68k - $96k + Superannuation
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• 7 day a week rotating roster. 

About us

Headspace Early Psychosis is one of the world’s most innovative and comprehensive youth early psychosis programs being delivered through one program in each Australian state. Through this initiative, young people and their families have timely access to comprehensive evidence-based early psychosis services. This program aims to intervene early with young people who have unusual sensory experiences and/or beliefs and their families and supporters. The service builds on strengths and resilience, uses the wisdom of lived experience and fosters hope, potential, and recovery.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will be supported to gain clinical experience in community youth mental health nursing and develop skills in the assessment, treatment and coordination of care for young people experiencing psychosis and co-occurring mental health/substance use problems.

The role involves the provision of mental health nursing care in a variety of clinic based and outreach settings to young people and their families, as part of a broader multidisciplinary team. Skills in risk/mental state assessment, care planning, relevant legislation and knowledge of community mental and addiction nursing care/practice will be developed and are essential in undertaking this role. Well-developed interpersonal skills are required to effectively consult and with consumers, carers, family members, support persons and other professionals.

**NOTE** Shifts are Mon-Fri AM (8am-4.30pm) or PM (1.30pm-10pm) and Sat and Sun AM shift only (9.30am-6pm)

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and current unrestricted as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• At least 12 months previous clinical experience as an RPN 2 and successful completion of the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Graduate Nurse Program or equivalent mental health graduate nurse program for external candidates
• Commenced or be enrolled in postgraduate study i.e. Diploma of Mental Health Nursing (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver License and current Working with Children Check

Benefits

• Great team culture
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Be involved in an innovative youth mental health program that is making a real difference in the community!
• Located close to public transport, shops and cafes

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

For more information regarding the position, please contact Sophie Dight, Team Leader MATT on 03 9076 9400 

Closing date: 11pm AEST, Sunday 1st June 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