Job title: Enrolled Nurse Level 2 – Residential Eating Disorders
Company: Alfred Health
Job description: Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Enrolled Nurse – Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorder ProgramPermanent, Part-time or Full-time (0.8 EFT / 64 Hours or 1 EFT / 80 Hours + ADO)
Based in Armadale
Salary range: $59k – $73k + Superannuation
Rotating shift roster, including morning, afternoon, and night shiftsWhy Join Us?Comprehensive orientation and education – We’ll provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive.12-month Transition to Specialty Practice Program – If you’re new to eating disorder nursing, we’ll support your journey. Engage with us now, and in two years, you’ll be an expert in eating disorder nursing practice!Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built service – Shape an innovative model of care from the ground up.Specialist statewide service – Join a team operated by Alfred Health, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, including Eating Disorders Victoria.Ongoing professional development – Benefit from structured education and regular professional supervision.Great staff benefits – Including Fitness Passport (subsidised gym membership), salary packaging, flexible health insurance options, and discounted childcare services.About UsNgamai Wilam is a newly built 12-bed residential eating disorder treatment facility in Armadale, set to open in May 2025. Jointly funded by the Australian Federal Government and the Victorian Government, this specialist statewide service will be managed by Alfred Health.Ngamai Wilam provides 24/7 trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for adults aged 18 and over in a gender-inclusive, home-like therapeutic environment. With a strong emphasis on family and chosen supports, our team is dedicated to person-centred care that promotes long-term recovery.About the RoleAs an Enrolled Nurse, you will:Play a vital role in supporting individuals through their recovery journey in a residential setting.Provide person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.Monitor participants’ mental and physical health, support daily therapeutic activities, and contribute to care planning.Deliver evidence-informed interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals experiencing eating disorders.Work within the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) and other relevant legislation.Collaborate with the clinical and lived experience workforce to foster a therapeutic environment that upholds dignity, choice, and self-determination.About YouDiploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) with AHPRA registration.Medication Endorsement (must be listed on AHPRA registration).Experience in mental health nursing and/or eating disorders.Commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.Experience in residential, inpatient, or community mental health settings.Experience providing therapeutic care for individuals with eating disorders across hospital, community, or specialist settings.Knowledge of Dialogical Practice and its application in mental health care (desirable).Australian working rights.Current Victorian Driver’s License, Working with Children Check, and Background Check.Interested? Apply Now!If you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of a pioneering service from the very beginning, click APPLY to submit your resume and cover letter.NOTE: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.For more information, contact Emily Stowell at 0499 401 865 or .Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Monday 21st April 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.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.Website:
Expected salary: $59000 – 73000 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:08:13 GMT
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