Job Description: Mental Health Grade 4 Nurse: Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT) Full Time permanent grade 4 mental health nurse (Part time 0.8 EFT may be considered for the right applicant) Mental health community case manager position, Kew location. Excellent benefits including salary packaging Working at St. Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. St Vincent’s is proud of its international reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the values of St Vincent Health Australia. SVHM Mental Health service consists of a variety of inpatient, specialist and community programs and utilises a strengths/recovery orientated approach. The St Vincent’s Older Adult Mental Health Service comprises community care via the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT), inpatient care via Normanby Unit (20 bed acute mental health inpatient care) continuing care via the Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNHs) and early intervention via the Healthy Ageing Service (HAS). Why work in Mental Health at St Vincent’s We passionately believe in a recovery approach, based on people’s personal strengths We nurture and develop our staff with great opportunities for training and career progression You will join a cohesive, supportive team, committed to the wellbeing of colleagues and consumers About the role You will be working as a clinician in APATT, the community aged mental health team and will be responsible for comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment. You will be visiting clients at home, providing intake and triage, crisis support, assessment and case management, reviewing risk and providing support to reduce impact of illness and enhance independence to our clients and carers in a variety of community and residential settings. You will provide discipline specific support and advice to the team. We utilise a cooperative and recovery-focused approach across the continuum of care to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers. Classifications for this position: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($112,465 - $121,113 per annum pro rata ) Your Contribution Relevant postgraduate qualifications Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 5 years post qualification clinical experience within Mental Health, care of older adults with clinical services experience including case management and care coordination Demonstrated passion for achieving the best clinical practice Relevant knowledge of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation What we Offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Employee Assistance Program Culture of continuous improvement Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. For further Information regarding the position contact Sarjana Muthusamy APATT Team Leader or Chris Harrison, Manager, Older Adult Mental Health by phone: 9231 8443. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police. Closing Date: 10 September 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
