Physical Health Nurse

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Conduct comprehensive physical health assessments for consumers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaJuniorMid-Level💰 A$107,546 - A$119,438 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive physical health assessments and providing targeted interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care planning and promote engagement with health services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered With NMBAPhysical Health AssessmentsChronic Disease ManagementMental Health Nursing QualificationCommunity-Based Care

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Hard Skills

Wound CareMetabolic MonitoringPathology FacilitationHealth Risk IdentificationCare Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsumer EngagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma In Psychiatric NursingNationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Industry Keywords

Equally Well PrinciplesInpatient SettingMental Illness ManagementMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive physical health assessments for consumers
Identify unmet health needs and contribute to holistic care planning
Provide targeted physical health interventions, including wound care, metabolic monitoring, chronic disease management support, and facilitation of pathology
Support early identification of physical health risks, including cardiometabolic concerns aligned with Equally Well principles
Work directly with consumers in community and home-based settings
Promote engagement with primary and specialist care services
Collaborate with Hawthorn and Clarendon Community Mental Health Services and multidisciplinary teams
Enhance identification, monitoring, and management of physical health needs for consumers with complex and enduring mental illness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently registered with the NMBA (per EBA)
At least 2 years' experience from within an inpatient setting
Postgraduate diploma in Psychiatric/mental health nursing or a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing Qualification
Valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one
Resume and cover letter required
May be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Healthy work/life balance encouraged
Monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employment
Fitness Passport access
Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Potential mandatory immunisations/vaccinations as required for healthcare settings