Practice Lead Nurse - MAPS

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Permanent, full‑time Practice Lead Nurse role with MAPS at St Kilda Rd Clinic leads community‑based care for older adults in Melbourne, with a multidisciplinary team and liaison to Caulfield TCP. Requirements: AHPRA registration, postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, four years post‑registration including acute psychiatric settings and at least two years in community mental health, Victorian driver’s license, Australian working rights, and influenza vaccination. Benefits include portable long service leave, Fitness Passport, salary packaging, onsite gym, and proximity to public transport. Apply online with resume and cover letter, address trauma‑informed care and recovery pathways, and contact Kate Dunne for inquiries; applications close 11pm AEDT Friday 6 March 2026.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent, Full-Time (80 hrs + ADO)
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 5
• Located at St Kilda Rd Clinic
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

The Department

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a mental illness residing in the Inner Southeastern area of Melbourne.

The Role

The Adult and Older Adult Service combines AMAH Adult/Older Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services to provide comprehensive, person-centred support for adults and older adults. We offer a wide range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.In line with the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we are expanding our services to provide specialized expertise and broad-spectrum care, including pathways for substance use, rehabilitation, recovery, and trauma-focused care.

Our approach focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation, supporting individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.

Join us in reshaping mental health care with compassionate, specialised support to create meaningful change for our community.

The Mobile Aged Psychiatry Service (MAPS) is based at St Kilda Rd Clinic and consists of an inter-disciplinary team which undertakes primary functions of community-based assessment, treatment and case management of older persons with mental health problems living in the Inner Southeast region of Melbourne.

MAPS also provides a psychiatric Consultation & Liaison service to patients at Caulfield Hospital Transitional Care Program (TCP) facilities, based upon referrals. 

About you

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board via AHPRA as a registered nurse (without restriction).
• Post graduate qualifications in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
• Four years’ experience post registration, to include clinical experience in acute psychiatric setting(s), and at least two years community psychiatric nursing experience.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (without restriction).
• Australian working rights and current Influenza vaccination

What's in it for you

• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Located close to public transport and cafes
• Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Care Group - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym and childcare services nearby at The Alfred, access to salary packaging, novated leasing\

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

Enquiries to Kate Dunne, Team Leader MAPS on [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm AEDT. Friday 6th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.