Clinical Nurse Educator - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit

Join South West Healthcare’s Mental Health Services Division as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care in a 24/7 inpatient setting. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical assessments, develop personalised care plans, and contribute to continuous service improvement within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4
• Salary Range: $124,384 - $130,603 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Mental Health Services Division provides best-practice nursing care for consumers within a recovery-oriented model through comprehensive assessment and clinical planning in a 24/7 inpatient setting.

As an experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to undertake a range of clinical assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individualised care plans for consumers within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (MHAIPU). You will support the development and maintenance of a high-quality care environment, while actively promoting and participating in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities.

What you bring

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in mental health nursing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing professional development of the mental health nursing workforce and support building a future-focused service at SWH.
• A postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing, or completion of a Specialist Undergraduate Psychiatric Nursing Program.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to mentoring, education, training, and professional development of nursing staff, and to work collaboratively with senior nurses and program managers.
• Additional qualifications or experience in education and training are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contemporary mental health practice.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative and highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 4 October 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

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