Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Mental Health Services Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse to join our growing team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. Make a meaningful difference in mental health care across Gippsland. Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team and support consumers on their recovery journey across community and bed-based settings.

About the Role

As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed), you will provide safe, person-centred nursing care to consumers experiencing mental health challenges. Working under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses, you will support assessments, care planning, medication administration and therapeutic engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor consumers’ mental and physical health and undertake routine observations
• Support care planning, reviews and discharge planning with the team
• Administer oral and intramuscular medications within scope of practice
• Deliver psycho-education and support to consumers, carers and families as directed
• Participate in group programs and therapeutic activities
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Practice within a trauma-informed, recovery-focused and culturally sensitive model
• Contribute to a positive and safe team environment

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

You are passionate about mental health nursing and committed to delivering safe, high-quality care. A team-focused clinician, you bring empathy, adaptability and strong communication skills to your practice.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• Medication Endorsement (IV and oral administration)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mental health nursing
• Knowledge of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act and relevant standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Nicole Erskine, Nurse Unit Manager - Flynn via email: nicole.erskine@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 21 November 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.