Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent, Full-Time position (1EFT/80 hrs + monthly ADO)
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5
- Located at 549 St Kilda Rd
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
Department
Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.
AMAH's Workforce Development and Education is a dynamic team of interdisciplinary clinicians, carers and peer workers recognising the importance of lifelong learning. The Workforce team focuses on professional development facilitating and actively encouraging staff to participate in a wide range of evidence-based workshops. Assisting with cultural change to Nursing and Allied Health staff working in all areas of psychiatry. We work closely with management and staff to support cultural change and personal development using collaboration.
About the role
The Emergency Psychiatry Practice Development Nurse will work with a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team and play a leadership role in the professional development of mental health nursing staff within the Consultation-Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry services. This nurse will collaborate closely with the Emergency Psychiatry Allied Health Practice Development Clinician to ensure a coordinated, discipline-specific, and integrated approach to workforce capability development across the service.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent OR bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent plus an approved postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Recent experience working in public mental health service.
- Experience providing education and or field mentoring, experience providing individual and group supervision and Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable.
- Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination.
What's in it for you
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.
Enquiries to Shelley Anderson (Manager Workforce Development) on email: s.anderson@alfred.org.au or Chris McKenna on email: ch.mckenna@alfred.org.au.
Applications close: 11pm, Monday 29th June 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.
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- Published on 21 Jun 2026, 11:40 PM