Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Metro VIC | Permanent
- DNA Recruitment
- Werribee VIC, Australia
- Aug 18, 2026
Job Description
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Metro VIC | Permanent or Locum available
Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? DNA Nursing have just partnered with a new client, who are seeking a compassionate and skilled Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team in Metro Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential healthcare services to the prisoner population in Victorian Men's Public Prisons, ensuring they receive the highest standard of mental health care.
Why Choose This Healthcare Provider?
- Meaningful Work: Play a vital role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in a correctional setting.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering optimal care and support.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing professional development and support, including opportunities for advanced clinical practice.
- Conducting primary mental health clinics, utilizing both in-person and telehealth approaches.
- Assessing and triage patient referrals, ensuring timely access to appropriate care.
- Leading assessments for patients at risk of self-harm or suicide and participate in the on-call mental health roster.
- Collaborating with medical officers and forensic mental health providers to deliver comprehensive care.
- Providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
- Engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare services.
What We Need From You?
- Qualifications: Current endorsement as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA; or if a Transitional Nurse Practitioner, evidence of progress towards endorsement.
- Experience: A minimum of five years post-basic nursing experience with advanced practice in primary mental health.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities; proficiency in health education for both patients and clinicians.
- Commitment: A demonstrated passion for professional development and delivering high-quality mental health care.
Please Note: There are both permanent and locum opportunities available for this role - so please let me know what type of work you are interested in.
Join Us in Making a Difference
With our well regarded client - you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to providing equivalent healthcare services to the community, even in a correctional environment. Your expertise will contribute to ongoing post-release support and care, ensuring a smoother transition back into the community.
Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey? Apply now
DNA Medical stands as an Australian-owned and operated recruitment agency, dedicated to offering staffing solutions for healthcare professionals and medical facilities across the country. Collaborating closely with government health services and private clients, our committed team tirelessly strives to pair exceptional candidates with the perfect roles. In an era where medical providers and healthcare professionals face mounting pressures, striking this balance has become more crucial than ever.
The DNA Approach
We deeply acknowledge the significance of universal access to top-tier healthcare. Whether it's skilled practitioners based in central locations employing their diverse specialties or highly-trained rural generalists reaching the farthest regional communities, DNA Medical stands firm in providing comprehensive logistical support and essential local insights to ensure uninterrupted care.
Our Perspective on Medical Recruitment
Having supported Healthcare Professionals for over two decades, contributing to the delivery of critical care to communities, we've witnessed firsthand the remarkable enhancements in patients' quality of life. We are steadfast in upholding these same levels of care and values at the core of our operations. This translates into our commitment to ethical and professional conduct, mirroring the principles of those we proudly represent.