Company description:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Job description:
Northern Health is recruiting experienced Grade 2 Mental Health Nurses to work in our Adult Acute In-Pateint Units at the Northern Hospital in Epping.
About the Mental Health Division:
Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.
Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.
We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.
About the Role:
The Northern suburbs is recognised as one of the major growth corridors in Melbourne, and as such is attracting new services and creating new opportunities for mental health nurses.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity come and continue your career with us.
With many opportunites for professional development and emerging opportunites for leadership roles it is a great time to come and work with us at Northern Health.
Instead of driving by one Northern Health many sites on your way to work elsewhere, why not come and join us?
Apply your comprehensive knowledge in mental health nursing to provide safe, effective, and consumer-focused care.
Work collaboratively with patients, families, and a dedicated healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Uphold the highest standards of care with empathy, respect, and trust, creating a supportive environment for patients and their families.
Continuously engage in opportunities to enhance the quality of care, contributing to an environment of learning and improvement.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Have a post graduate mental health nursing qualification or be about to complete your program
* Expereince working in an adult acute mental health in-patient unit
* Excellent communication skill
If you don't check every single box, we still want to hear from you We encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this role, or perhaps one of our many other exciting opportunities waiting for someone just like you. Your unique qualities and experiences matter.
Next Steps.. .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please contact: or refer to Position Description.
Applications close Wednesday 26 November 2025.
We offer:
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
* Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
* Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
* An inclusive and culturally safe space
* State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
* A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
* Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.