Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Psychiatric Enrolled or Registered Psychiatric 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. 

We are recruiting for Psychiatric Enrolled Nurses (Medication Endorsed) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join our dynamic mental health services team. Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time or casual work, we have ongoing opportunities for you to contribute to high-quality care and support for our clients.

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

As a Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed), you will provide direct nursing care and medication administration to inpatient and community mental health clients, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities include monitoring clients’ physical and mental states, supporting care planning, participating in client reviews and discharge planning, and delivering psychosocial support.

As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, you will take on a leadership role in client assessment, care planning, medication management, and clinical supervision of enrolled nurses. You will facilitate therapeutic group sessions, manage emergencies, and collaborate extensively with clients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, person-centred care.

What we are looking for:

Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed):

• Current Enrolled Nurse registration with medication endorsement (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Minimum two years’ experience in mental health nursing
• Completion of approved Medication Administration course
• Current driver’s licence
• Strong communication, teamwork and empathy skills

Registered Psychiatric Nurse:

• Registered Nurse Division One or Three with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration (postgraduate mental health qualification preferred)
• Recent clinical experience in mental health
• Ability to lead and supervise nursing staff
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and relevant standards

Why work with us:

• Flexible working arrangements — full-time, part-time and casual positions available
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safety, diversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing

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 Emily Tuck, Nurse Unit Manager Macalister via email: emily.tuck@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description - Enrolled Psychiatric Nurse

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description - Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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: 20 October 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.