Join a compassionate team of mental health nurses who deliver safe, contemporary and recovery-focused care to mothers and primary carers across both the Mother–Baby inpatient unit and the outpatient day program.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class perinatal and infant mental health service, supporting mothers experiencing acute mental illness while co-admitted with their baby. Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a model of care that empowers mothers as the primary carers for their infants.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing high-quality evidence-based mental health care aligned with Catherine's House integrated perinatal model of care.
* Supporting consumers to build parenting confidence and strengthen early attachment with their baby.
* Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and support safe discharge.
* Promoting positive team culture, offering mentorship to junior staff, and participating in service improvement activities.
Requirements:
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife (no restrictions).
* Experience or interest in mental health nursing, ideally within perinatal or infant mental health settings.
* Ability to apply mental health assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and safe de-escalation practices.
* Strong teamwork skills and the ability to contribute respectfully within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Computer literacy or the ability to acquire relevant system skills.
Benefits:
* Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
* Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams.
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with corporate discounts.
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation, and more.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.